MSE Neurology and Immunology (Emilia Romagna e Triveneto) - Temporary 1 year

Merck Healthcare; Roma; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Healthcare in Italy is seeking a Medical Science Liaison/Executive in the Italian Medical Affairs team. You will manage company products and pipeline assets, serving as a scientific resource for healthcare professionals and KOLs, delivering presentations and supporting clinical discussions across therapeutic areas.

Based in Emilia Romagna or nearby, you will develop and implement territory medical strategies, raise disease awareness, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support

Qualifications

• Advanced master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience in clinical/research study management; biostatistics a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel; cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in Neurology/Immunology preferred.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage products and pipeline assets as an MSE in Medical Affairs Italy.
• Build and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals.
• Deliver scientific presentations and facilitate clinical discussions.
• Develop territory medical strategies to address educational gaps.
• Support clinical trials and liaise with investigators and study teams.
• Monitor literature and industry trends to inform strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

Education

Advanced master's degree

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

As an MSE in the Italian Medical Affairs Department, you will play a crucial role in managing company N&I's products and pipeline assets. You will serve as a vital scientific resource, providing expertise and support to healthcare professionals. Your responsibilities will include building and nurturing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), delivering scientific presentations, and facilitating clinical discussions. You will also develop and implement territory medical strategies to address educational gaps and ensure the safe and correct use of company products, as well as raise awareness about relevant diseases to benefit patients. Specifically, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals, providing scientific and clinical information on products and therapeutic areas, supporting clinical trials and research initiatives by liaising with investigators and study teams, conducting presentations and training sessions for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product launches and marketing strategies, and monitoring and analyzing scientific literature and industry trends to inform strategic decisions

Who You Are

• Based in Emilia Romagna or Trivento area.
• Advanced Master Degree in a relevant scientific discipline;
• Previous experience in the role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry;
• Experience in clinical and/or research study management; experience in biostatistics is a plus;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to understand and interpret complex scientific data;
• Willingness to travel as needed;
• Collaborative and able to work in cross-functional teams;
• Previous experience in the Neurology and Immunology field is preferred;
• Fluent in English.

Salary Package

• Salary Band (RAL): € 35.000 - €50.000
• National Contract (CCNL): Chimico-Farmaceutico

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!