Medical Science Liaison, Specialty Therapies (UK & Ireland)

IQVIA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to engage scientific leaders across the UK and Ireland. This field-based role involves building long-term relationships with clinicians and providing scientific support while facilitating evidence-generation activities. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced scientific degree and have demonstrable UK MSL experience. You must be willing to travel frequently across the regions to meet with stakeholders and attend relevant events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated UK MSL experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience in rare diseases and biologics/biosimilars is advantageous.
• Willing to travel regularly within the UK and Ireland; full driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with external stakeholders.
• Provide fair‑balanced medical information and respond to clinical questions.
• Coordinate scientific education initiatives and participate in advisory boards.

Skills

MSL experience in pharmaceutical/biotech

Strong capability to interpret clinical-trial data

Inspirational presenter

Leadership qualities

Collaborative mindset

Established customer network in specialty centres

Advanced scientific degree

Education

PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc or similar

Job description

We’re recruiting an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to engage scientific leaders and specialist centres across the UK and Ireland. This field‑based Medical Affairs role focuses on high‑quality scientific exchange, evidence‑generation support, and external stakeholder education in specialty therapy areas.

What you’ll do

• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with clinicians, clinical investigators, and other external stakeholders through peer‑to‑peer scientific exchange, presentations, and education.
• Provide fair‑balanced medical information and respond to complex clinical questions in line with procedures and guidance.
• Offer internal scientific support and training; act as an expert resource to cross‑functional colleagues.
• Coordinate scientific education initiatives and participate in advisory boards, congresses, symposia, and similar events.
• Support evidence‑generation activities (e.g., investigator‑sponsored studies) and facilitate clinical‑trial awareness where appropriate.
• Engage with scientific societies and patient groups, as appropriate, to advance scientific understanding.
• Gather and report relevant field insights to inform medical strategy (e.g., treatment patterns, decision criteria).

Skills & experience

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc or similar).
• Demonstrated UK MSL experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Established customer network in relevant specialty centres; experience in rare diseases and biologics/biosimilars is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong capability to interpret clinical‑trial data and statistical analyses, translating complex science into clear, actionable insights.
• Inspirational presenter able to convey scientific material to large audiences in an engaging manner.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset—able to build networks across a complex business, with excellent teamwork and resilience.
• Willing to travel regularly within the UK and Ireland; full driving licence essential.

Location & travel

This is a field‑based role with frequent travel across the UK and Ireland to meet stakeholders and attend scientific events.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.