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Medical Science Liaison - Respiratory/Cystic Fibrosis - UK & Ireland

CHASE

United Kingdom

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GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

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Job summary

CHASE is seeking a dynamic Medical Science Liaison for the Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis areas. This role involves collaborating with top key opinion leaders, managing scientific discussions, and supporting cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess an advanced degree and have extensive experience in respiratory medicine.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary
Bonus package
Benefits package

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) strongly preferred; MS with extensive MSL experience may be considered.
  • Extensive MSL experience in cystic fibrosis and respiratory.
  • Proven success managing KOLs or HCPs in a scientific exchange.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and manage relationships with KOLs in the Respiratory area.
  • Conduct high-level scientific discussions about clinical data.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development and Commercial teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Agile thinking
Ethics and integrity
Proactive communication

Education

PhD, PharmD, or MD
MS in life sciences

Job description

Medical Science Liaison - Respiratory/Cystic Fibrosis - UK & Ireland

Our client is an international specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to maintaining access to clinically differentiated, niche medicines in small patient populations.

Their high-impact portfolio treats patients in more than 70 countries.

They are proactive in identifying low volume, difficult-to-manufacture therapeutic products, and late-stage clinical development assets that target rare diseases.

They are seeking a dynamic and motivated Medical Science Liaison to join their Medical Affairs team. This field-based role will serve as the scientific and clinical expert responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with approximately top KOLs in the Respiratory therapeutic area community across academic institutions and centres of excellence.

The Medical Science Liaison is an integral member of Medical Affairs Team and is responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, bringing insights to inform local medical plans and representing their Respiratory portfolio as a scientific expert.

Key Activities/Responsibilities include:

  • Identify, engage, and manage relationships with top-tier KOLs and external experts in the Respiratory therapeutic area.
  • Serve as the primary medical point of contact for KOLs in the UK and Ireland, building strong and credible long-term relationships based on scientific integrity and mutual interest.
  • Conduct high-level scientific discussions to communicate relevant clinical and scientific data, including ongoing or completed clinical trials, disease state information, and therapeutic landscape updates.
  • Support the Medical Affairs Director with scientific advisory boards, speaker programs, and congress engagement plans
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, and Market Access to ensure strategic alignment with Medical Affairs and timely communication of field insights.
  • Gather, analyse, and report actionable scientific and competitive intelligence from field interactions to inform internal strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements, including company SOPs and industry guidelines e.g. ABPI Code of Practice, IPHA/EFPIA Codes of Practice and all relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as a resource to investigators and sites involved in company-sponsored clinical trials; assist with site identification, patient enrolment support, and data collection when appropriate.

Qualifications/Experience required:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) strongly preferred; MS in life sciences with extensive MSL experience may be considered.
  • Extensive MSL experience in cystic fibrosis and respiratory areas
  • Demonstrated success engaging and managing KOLs or high-impact HCPs in a scientific exchange capacity.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts.
  • Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Strong Agile thinker who can adapt to situations of high-speed change
  • Candidate must demonstrate a Growth mindset and willingness to learn
  • Must demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards
  • Proactive with effective communication

An excellent basic, bonus and benefits package available.

For further information about this role, please apply online or contact CHASE on 0131 553 6644.

Reference Number: 68130

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