Medical Science Liaison Manager - UK

Edwards Lifesciences Ltd [UK]; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (double matching)

Private medical plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison Manager for the UK to drive scientific engagement with centers and national networks. You will lead local medical and scientific activities, educate teams, and support key opinion leaders while coordinating research opportunities.

The role requires an advanced scientific degree and MSL experience, with Cardiology expertise preferred. Expect substantial travel and close collaboration with cross-functional Medical Affairs teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD/MD/PhD) is required.
• Experience as Medical Science Liaison in pharma or medical devices.
• Cardiology experience preferred or considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead local medical and scientific staff and meetings, sharing the latest data with key accounts.
• Gathers insights and latent needs to propose tailored action plans.
• Leads local HCPs and KOL networks and delivers locally relevant outputs.
• Serves as the local MSL point of contact and SME for Medical Affairs.
• Supports cross-functional teams during congresses with messaging and data summaries.
• Travel nationally up to 60% and internationally up to 10% to engage stakeholders.

Skills

Medical liaison experience

Cardiology knowledge

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PhD/MD/PharmD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Word/Excel

Job description

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. As our UK Transcatheter Heart Valve (TAVI) business continues to grow, we have an exciting new Medical Science Liaison Manager role, field-based in the UK (60% national travel expected, with occasional travel outside of the UK). Our Medical Science Liaison Manager is a strategic medical leader who drives high‑impact scientific engagement at center and national level. The role owns scientific interactions and follow‑up with key centres, serves as the local clinical data expert enabling strong internal education &alignment, and leads Key Opinion Leaders and medical community engagement based on identified scientific needs. Acting as the national Medical Affairs entry point for new research, the MSL Manager connects external innovation with internal strategy to advance meaningful medical and scientific partnerships.

How you will make an impact:

• Leads local medical &scientific staff or meetings, bringing latest clinical data to key accounts and selected customers, discuss&collect feedback.
• Gathers insights and latent needs to propose tailored action plans.
• Leads local HCPs working group and generates locally relevant deliverables.
• Serves as the local point of contact and SME for Medical Affairs, including as an entry point for new research proposals.
• Supports cross-functionally during local/national congresses, incl. scientific messaging and digest.
• Attends local / national congresses, occasionally in selected European Congresses and summarizes data and insights.
• Proactively builds and develops local HCPs /KOLs network &long‑lasting high quality relationships, understands context& dynamics.
• Supports KOLs and NextGen mapping.

What you will need:

• Advanced scientific degree a must (e.g. PharmD, junior MD, PhD), ideally in a related field.
• Previous solid experience in a similar Medical Science liaison role within Pharma or Medical Devices.
• This will be ideally within the field of Cardiology; other complex indications may be considered.

What else we look for:

• A strong motivation to work in a highly innovative, fast‑pace, complex MedTech environment
• Possessing working knowledge of clinical research methodologies and statistical principles.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Business level English essential
• Ability to translate complex scientific complex into digestible yet accurate messages and actionable insights.
• Strict attention to detail and excellent follow‑up.
• Willingness to learn continuously and to share knowledge.
• Ideally able to perform medical writing when needed.
• Self‑driven, able to manage workload, well organized, autonomous, motivated, and committed.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and with HCPs.
• Ability to both work independently and in strong and close collaboration with diverse functions including our field based commercial team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to travel nationally up to 60% and internationally up to 10%, occasionally during weekends.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the United Kingdom?

As a global leader in patient‑focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on‑the‑job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in the United Kingdom also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Flexible working hours, remote working
• Pension Scheme (double matching)
• Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits.
• Benefits policy and components may vary by location.
• Risk Life Insurance and Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Plan
• Service Awards
• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits (Income Protection)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program including health and wellness subsidy, financial webinars, discount cards and much more.

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world‑class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient‑focused culture to deliver life‑changing innovations to those who need them most.