Medical Science Liaison Nephrology

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison specializing in Nephrology and Rare Diseases. This pivotal role involves engaging with healthcare professionals, providing scientific support, and coordinating educational activities across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to build networks within the healthcare community. Join a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative biosimilar medicines. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an MSL in the UK pharmaceutical industry is essential.
• Must have a scientific degree such as PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clinicians and stakeholders through scientific discussions and presentations.
• Provide medical information and responses to complex queries from clinicians.

Skills

Medical Science Liaison experience

Scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc)

Customer network in Nephrology

Clinical trial interpretation

Presentation skills

Leadership qualities

Collaboration skills

Resilience

Education

PhD

PharmD

MD

MSc

Job description

Medical Science Liaison – Nephrology / Rare Diseases

IQVIA is currently recruiting for an experienced MSL to cover UK, Ireland and Netherlands, following the recent launch of a highly anticipated monoclonal antibody product in the Nephrology/Rare diseases therapy area (PNH & aHUS).

Our customer is a global biopharmaceutical company, dedicated to bringing biosimilar medicines to market, ensuring high-quality biologics are available to more patients at cost-effective prices. Since their launch in 2012 they have developed the industry’s most rapidly advancing biosimilar medicines portfolio and become leaders in this field.

Working as part of a wider team, but with sole responsibility for specialist centres across UK, Netherlands and Ireland from a medical affairs standpoint, key tasks will include:

• Interactions with national, regional, and local customers (scientific discussions, presentations, data exchange and education) such as clinicians, clinical investigators, and additional external stakeholders.
• Providing medical information and responses to complex medical questions from clinicians.
• Internal scientific support, training, and provision of an expert resource for colleagues.
• Coordination of scientific education activities and participation in events such as Advisory Boards and congresses.
• Interactions with scientific societies and patient groups as appropriate.
• Collecting and reporting relevant information to the company, such as competitor information, treatment patterns, product prescribing decision criteria, supply situation etc.

Skills & experience required:

• Scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc etc).
• Must have experience of working as an MSL in the UK pharmaceutical industry.
• An existing customer network in Nephrology is required; rare disease and biosimilars experience strongly preferred (but not essential).
• Understands how to link appropriate scientific support to deliver value in a commercial organization.
• Experience in understanding and interpreting clinical trial and statistical analysis with the ability to deliver clear and compelling insight.
• Inspirational presenter, conveying scientific material to large audiences in an engaging manner.
• Strong leadership qualities, able to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong collaborator who can build networks across a complex business, with excellent team working skills, and resilient attitude.
• Although this role covers several countries, the job holder must already be based in the UK (please note sponsorship will not be available).
• Willing to travel regularly in the UK, Ireland and Netherlands as required.
• Full driving license essential.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.