Medical Science Liaison, Specialty Therapies (UK & Ireland)

IQVIA; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is recruiting an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to engage with scientific leaders across the UK and Ireland. This field-based role involves building relationships with clinicians, providing medical information, and supporting evidence-generation activities. The ideal candidate must have an advanced scientific degree and relevant MSL experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Frequent travel is required for stakeholder meetings and scientific events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is essential.
• Ability to translate complex science into actionable insights.
• Leadership qualities with influencing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with clinicians and stakeholders.
• Provide fair-balanced medical information and respond to clinical questions.
• Support evidence-generation activities and gather field insights.

Skills

UK MSL experience

Interpret clinical-trial data

Inspirational presenter

Collaborative mindset

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc)

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