Medical Science Liaison

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking an experienced Medical Affairs professional. This role involves raising awareness for new therapies, managing key relationships, and providing scientific education across diverse stakeholders. Candidates should have a robust background in Oncology and a strategic approach to medical communications.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in product launches and related therapies.
• Fluent in English, strong understanding of scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead awareness and advocacy activities for new therapies.
• Manage relationships with medical experts and KOLs.
• Provide medical support for promotional activities and trials.

Skills

Oncology

Communication

Team collaboration

Strategic mindset

Market insights collection

Education

Bio-science education

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical / scientific background professional looking for a new challenge in an environment where your impact will be instantly visible. It is a chance to become an integral member of a small, highly motivated team tasked with delivering results and given the autonomy to define how they are achieved.

Individuals inspired by the possibility to raise awareness, educate and shape the medical landscape for the launch of new first in class therapies will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

• Leads awareness and advocacy activities to ensure compound appropriate introduction in the treatment landscape.
• Leads scientific narrative dissemination developing a compelling communication for each compound and disease area in line with the company's strategy.
• Works closely with the Medical regional and global department to establish a medical foot-print for Menarini-Stemline.
• Establishes, develops and manages collaborative relationships with key medical experts and opinion leaders related to any current and future disease areas relevant for Menarini-Stemline.
• Drives disease awareness in providing external medical disease education and setting up local scientific programs, such as symposia, regional advisory boards, or scientific meetings in accordance with the respective Menarini-Stemline disease plans.
• Coordinates and pro-actively contributes to all pre-launch and life cycle activities for pipeline products in the region.
• Provides medical support and medical information on unsolicited HCP requests related to any Menarini-Stemline in-line and pipe-line products in accordance with the relevant Menarini-Stemline processes and local regulations.
• Is an active member of scientific and educational interactions with therapeutic specialists on diagnostic and clinically relevant aspects of any therapeutic areas in which Menarini-Stemline is active.
• Locally facilitates any patient access programs (EAP) to address high unmet medical needs.
• Collects competitive intelligence and market insights within the region on diagnostic methods and treatment paradigms of any therapeutic areas relevant for Menarini-Stemline.
• Pro-actively supports internal medical knowledge development and provides internal training for sales and other functions on any relevant disease and product related aspects, in alignment with Medical Affairs Europe.
• Manages/supports local aspects of investigator-initiated trials or other research projects; on request through Clinical Operations, supports delivery of patient enrolment in Menarini-Stemline clinical trials.
• Ensures that all activities required by pharmacovigilance and risk management are planned, set-up and pursued in accordance to respective local laws in the various markets.
• Ensures legal excellence and compliance in all medical activities as per Menarini-Stemline SOPs and local regulations List the core areas of responsibility.

Skills/Knowledge

• Requires at least 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a similar role.
• Previous experience in Oncology (Breast Cancer preferred), with solid contacts to top KOLs.
• Previous experience of product launches is desired.
• Previous experience in biomarkers and diagnostics is desired.
• A strong bio-science education background.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical information to both internal and a variety of external customers.
• Mobile, willing to travel extensively in the region.
• Strong team player with a strategic mindset.
• Fluent in the English language.

Menarini Stemline is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees