Medical Scientific Liaison

The Star; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical organization in Manchester is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and support advances in patient care. The ideal candidate will bring a degree in life sciences and proven experience in medical affairs. Successful candidates will communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, manage multiple priorities, and ensure compliance with relevant standards. This role offers a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about improving healthcare through insightful collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MSL or similar medical affairs role.
• Confident engaging senior clinicians and KOLs.
• Digitally confident with virtual and face-to-face engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical link between clinicians, research, and internal medical teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally while operating autonomously in the field.
• Ensure full compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice.

Skills

Relationship building

Scientific presentation

Medical insights gathering

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Education

Degree in life sciences (MSc or PhD preferred)

Job description

You’ll serve as a critical link between clinicians, research, and internal medical teams, with responsibilities including:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and specialist centres
• Delivering high-quality scientific presentations and educational activities
• Supporting advisory boards, peer education, and speaker development
• Gathering meaningful medical insights to inform strategy and clinical thinking
• Engaging appropriately to support advances in patient care and guideline evolution
• Collaborating cross-functionally while operating autonomously in the field
• Ensuring full compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice and ethical standards
• Proven experience as an MSL (or similar medical affairs role)
• Degree in life sciences (MSc or PhD preferred)
• Strong ability to communicate complex science clearly and credibly
• Confident engaging senior clinicians and KOLs
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret clinical data and competitor trials
• Digitally confident and comfortable with virtual and face-to-face engagement
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities