Medical Science Liaison - UK

Syneos Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Medical Science Liaison based in London. The role involves engaging with key opinion leaders in the Neuroscience and Neurology fields, providing scientific and educational support for products. Candidates should have prior MSL experience and a Master or PhD in Biomedical or Medical fields. Strong communication skills are essential, along with an understanding of relevant regulatory guidelines. This opportunity promotes diversity and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison.
• Understanding of EFPIA and national guidelines in Medical Affairs.
• Knowledge of GCP guidelines related to trials.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and manages partnerships with key opinion leaders.
• Engages in scientific exchange regarding products with stakeholders.
• Provides scientific and clinical information to healthcare professionals.

Skills

MSL experience

Communication skills in English

Education

Biomedical or Medical education at Master or PhD level

Job description

Updated: November 21, 2025
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job ID:11688

You are a listener, an educator and a gifted cultivator of new and exciting opportunities grounded in science?

The Syneos Health Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as the primary field-based point of contact for external stakeholders, and is responsible for providing non-promotional scientific, educational, and research support for our client’s products. The primary focus of this role is the ability to identify and engage with thought leaders in Neuroscience and Neurology therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops and manages excellent partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other prominent HCPs and stakeholders as they relate to our client’s products
• Engages in scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs regarding the efficacy, safety and value of the products and related clinical practice trends in unbiased, non-promotional scientific manner
• Communicates scientific, clinical and disease state information and education to a variety of audiences (KOLs, HCPs, hospital/decision making teams, etc.) upon requests and/or according to medical plan and objectives as permissible by local laws and regulations
• Identifies and maps KOL, other stakeholders, key accounts as well as patient referral patterns and pathways
• Provide optimal support to our client’s Early Access Programs (EAPs), and training and ongoing support to participating centres

Qualifications

• Previous MSL experience
• Completed Biomedical or Medical education at Master or PhD level
• Knowledge of EFPIA and national codes of conduct guidelines, especially those that apply to Medical Affairs
• Understanding of GCP guidelines specially in the scope of:
  • Phase II-IV company sponsored interventional trials
  • RWE generation: NI trials, Early Access Programs / Named Patient Programs, Investigator Sponsored Research Support
• Good communication skills in English and languages of supported countries

Desired Requirements

• Product launch and market access support experience
• Previous Therapeutic Area experience in Neuroscience and Neurology is highly desirable. Alternatively, previous experience in rare disease

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

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