Medical Science Liaison

Meet Life Sciences; Donostia/San Sebastián; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison focused on rare diseases. This field-based role will support scientific engagement and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have an advanced degree in life sciences or medicine and experience in rare diseases. The position requires excellent scientific communication skills and the ability to travel up to 80% across Spain.

Formación

• Experience in rare diseases or highly specialized therapeutic areas.
• Prior MSL or medical affairs experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Strong clinical understanding of rare disease pathology and treatment landscape.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Capture and share actionable insights from the field regarding treatment practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in rare disease biology and emerging therapies.

Conocimientos

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic mindset

Self-motivated

Fluent in Spanish and English

Educación

Advanced degree in life sciences or medicine

Descripción del empleo

Medical Science Liaison – Rare Diseases

Location : Spain

Field-Based Role

Position Overview

This is a field-based role focused on supporting medical engagement and scientific exchange within the rare disease space. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will act as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals (HCPs), contribute to evidence generation, and support internal strategy with real-world insights. The MSL will serve as a key bridge between the external medical community and internal stakeholders, ensuring credible, balanced, and up-to-date scientific communication.

Key Responsibilities

External Scientific Engagement

Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), rare disease specialists, and patient advocacy groups.

Map and regularly update key stakeholders across Spain within relevant rare disease networks.

Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries from HCPs with fair, balanced, and evidence-based information.

Lead scientific discussions and deliver presentations on disease area education, current therapies, pipeline assets, and unmet needs.

Support and coordinate advisory boards, expert meetings, educational workshops, and medical symposia.

Insight Gathering and Strategic Contribution

Capture and share actionable insights from the field regarding treatment practices, access barriers, and patient journeys.

Communicate findings with cross-functional teams to inform medical planning, clinical development, and market access strategy.

Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance and quality reporting obligations.

Data Generation and Clinical Research Support

Identify opportunities for real-world data collection, registries, and investigator-initiated research in rare diseases.

Support feasibility assessments, site identification, and engagement for company-sponsored clinical trials.

Serve as the primary point of contact for unsolicited research concepts and support the evaluation process.

Scientific Expertise and Internal Support

Maintain up-to-date knowledge in rare disease biology, emerging therapies, and relevant clinical data.

Deliver internal briefings, congress summaries, and support the review of scientific content across functions.

Contribute to medical training and support development of compliant materials for internal and external use.

Attend major congresses and scientific meetings to gather insights and represent the company.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with medical, market access, commercial, and clinical operations teams to provide strategic input and scientific support.

Align field activities with local and regional medical strategies.

Use CRM tools to document interactions and ensure consistent reporting in line with company policies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Advanced degree in life sciences or medicine (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).

Experience in rare diseases or other highly specialized therapeutic areas.

Prior MSL or medical affairs experience within the pharmaceutical / biotech industry.

Strong clinical understanding of rare disease pathology, treatment landscape, and care models.

Familiarity with investigator-led research and clinical trial processes.

Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance standards relevant to medical affairs.

Key Competencies

Excellent scientific communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strategic, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to drive collaboration.

Self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of working independently.

Fluent in Spanish and English.

Willingness to travel up to 80% across Spain.

Working Environment

Join a purpose-driven team passionate about improving the lives of patients affected by rare diseases. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading specialists, shape early access to innovation, and be part of a company that values science, collaboration, and long-term impact.