MSL or Senior MSL Immunology - South West England & Wales

Novartis Farmacéutica; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join their Immunology team in South West England & Wales. The role involves building partnerships with healthcare professionals and supporting clinical development efforts. Candidates should have a relevant scientific degree and experience in the field, with strong communication and networking skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Health insurance

25 days leave

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an MSL or relevant Immunology experience.
• Strong ability to present scientific information effectively.
• Full UK Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Support clinical development studies and provide medical support.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and ethical standards.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Influencing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field

Job description

MSL or Senior MSL Immunology - South West England & Wales

Job ID REQ-10052820

May 21, 2025

United Kingdom

Summary

We have a new opportunity for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL or Snr MSL depending on experience) to join our Immunology team. The MSL is a field-based, non-promotional medical and scientific role. Their key objective is to build partnerships with external Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), such as clinical investigators, disease area experts, and decision makers, to communicate evidence-based critical scientific, medical, technical, and developmental issues. The associate works with HCPs utilizing scientific exchange to improve patient care solutions based on sound scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical evidence. All exchanges must be scientifically current, balanced, and non-promotional.

About the Role

Location: This territory covers South Central, South West England, and Wales. The successful candidate must reside in the territory due to significant travel requirements. Candidates must have the right to work permanently in the UK; visa or relocation support are not provided.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with investigators, medical specialists, and healthcare professionals using scientific knowledge to engage in non-promotional, evidence-based scientific dialogue and presentations.
2. Collaborate with colleagues to support meetings, interpret insights, gather competitive intelligence, and coordinate with cross-functional teams including medical, sales, and marketing.
3. Support clinical development studies through feasibility assessments, site recommendations, training, educational activities, and dissemination of results.
4. Provide medical support to the Brand Franchise team, including HCP identification and advisory boards.
5. Act as a scientific resource for the field force, providing expertise on non-promotional scientific and clinical topics.
6. Identify research opportunities aligned with Novartis development goals, facilitating IITs and MTAs.
7. Support scientific projects such as registries, epidemiology studies, and translational research according to global strategies.
8. Ensure compliance with legislation, GCP, ethical standards, SOPs, and ABPI Code of Practice.

Requirements:

• Experience as an MSL in any therapy area or relevant Immunology experience from NHS healthcare professionals.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field (Medical, Pharmacy, Medical Science, Scientific Affairs).
• Strong ability to understand, communicate, and present scientific information effectively.
• Customer-focused with excellent networking skills and ability to engage with KOLs.
• Excellent influencing, presentation, communication skills, and cross-functional teamwork experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects and adapting priorities accordingly.
• Understanding of clinical development and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Full UK Driver’s Licence.

Additional Information:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to build an inclusive environment reflecting the communities we serve.

Why Join Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend lives. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. Learn more: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits:

Competitive salary, bonus, pension, share scheme, health insurance, 25 days leave, flexible working, recognition programs, learning opportunities.

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