Medical Science Liaison

Carbon 60; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG are partnering with a global pharmaceutical leader to recruit a Medical Science Liaison for a 12-month contract in Neuroscience (Migraine), based in the Midlands.

You will interact with KOLs, deliver scientific education to physicians and other HCPs, support strategy development with Medical Managers, and stay current on treatments and competitors.

This field-facing Medical Affairs opportunity suits candidates seeking hands-on engagement and potential leadership in scientific affairs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Science, Pharmacy or similar; MD/PhD advantageous but not essential.
• Prior field-facing experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of neurology and regulatory frameworks (ABPI) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interact with KOLs/thought leaders across the UK on scientific needs.
• Deliver scientific education programmes to physicians and HCPs.
• Assist Med Managers with strategy and tactical plan development.
• Maintain knowledge of treatments, competitors, and new developments.
• Deliver credible presentations to physicians and groups as requested.
• Identify thought leaders for advisory boards, congresses, and collaborations.

Skills

Field-facing experience

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific exchange

Education

MD/PhD advantageous

Job description

Medical Science Liaison
Job Type: Temporary
Location/Territory: Midlands
Duration: 12 months (initial)

SRG are working with a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry who due to an internal promotion are looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for a 12 month contract. This role focuses within Neuroscience (Migraine) and is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to move into a field-facing role within Medical Affairs.

Main Responsibilities

• Interact on behalf of the Medical Affairs team with KOLs/thought leaders across the UK concerning their needs for scientific knowledge in chosen therapeutic area
• Provide quality scientific exchange or education programmes on scientific matters to physicians and other relevant HCPs
• Assisting the Med Managers, Medical Advisors with business/clinical strategy and tactical plan development
• Maintaining business & medical knowledge of chosen therapeutic area, including current treatment strategies, current and pending competitors, plus new therapeutic developments
• Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to physicians, individually or in groups (meetings, clinical sessions, etc.), where requested
• Identify thought leaders to engage in collaborative efforts such as potential research collaborations, or educational and advisory roles (Advisory Boards, Congresses, Symposia, etc.)

Skills/experience required

• Advanced Degree in Medicine, Science, Pharmacy or similar (MD, PhD advantageous but not essential)
• Prior experience in a field-facing role would be ideal but is not essential
• Prior knowledge and experience within Neurology would be advantageous
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and operate well cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing Medical Affairs incl. ABPI and other related Codes of Practice
• Possess a keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned Disease area/product(s) and in medical research in general