Medical Science Liaison

Actalent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in Greater London to support the UK Medical Affairs function focused on endocrinology and fertility. This role is remote with up to 70% travel required, engaging with healthcare professionals and institutions to drive scientific engagement. Candidates must have an advanced scientific degree and at least 3 years in a Medical Affairs or MSL role, with strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience in fertility or endocrinology is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Medical Affairs or MSL role.
• Experience in fertility and/or endocrinology is desirable.
• Understanding of ABPI Code of Practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of UK medical strategy.
• Build and maintain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Act as a trusted scientific expert providing up-to-date information.
• Collaborate with physicians on publications and education programmes.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and industry codes.
• Liaise with global medical teams as required.

Skills

Collaboration with medical experts

Strong scientific acumen

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of UK healthcare environment

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)

Job description

Medical Science Liaison – Endocrinology & Fertility

Region: Southern UK (everything below the River Thames)

About the Role

We are supporting a growing pharmaceutical organisation expanding its UK Medical Affairs function. This remote, field‑based MSL role will focus on endocrinology, initially supporting fertility and pre‑launch activities, and will suit someone comfortable working in a dynamic environment while driving high‑quality scientific engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the UK medical strategy and operational plans
• Build and maintain peer‑to‑peer scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, institutions, and healthcare professionals
• Act as a trusted scientific expert, providing up‑to‑date medical, disease, and product information
• Support medical affairs activities including congresses, advisory boards, medical education, and training initiatives
• Collaborate with physicians on publications, medical education programmes, and clinical development activities
• Raise appropriate disease awareness in alignment with medical and brand strategy through targeted educational programmes
• Work cross‑functionally with Commercial, Market Access, and other internal stakeholders to deliver medical insight and expertise
• Develop tactical account plans based on identified scientific and clinical needs
• Identify, map, profile, and prioritise key medical experts in line with medical objectives
• Ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with UK regulations and industry codes of practice (including ABPI)
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation and reporting
• Liaise with global medical teams as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Medical Affairs or MSL role
• Experience in fertility and/or endocrinology is desirable but not essential
• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare environment and ABPI Code of Practice
• Experience supporting UK product launches preferred
• Strong ability to build collaborative, credible relationships with medical experts
• Proactive, flexible, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Strong scientific acumen with the ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ethical, patient‑centric, and collaborative approach

Additional Information

• Home‑based role with occasional office visits
• Up to 70% travel within the region
• International travel required for congresses and internal meetings