Medical Science Liaison

DKSH; Petaling Jaya; Presencial; MYR 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DKSH Malaysia invites an experienced Medical Science Liaison to support medical affairs strategy for assigned client products. The role acts as a scientific bridge between DKSH, clients, and healthcare professionals to translate complex data into dialogue that improves patient care and brand outcomes.

You will build relationships with Thought Leaders and HCPs, deliver high‑quality presentations, stay current with clinical publications, and contribute to medical strategies and payer insights

Formación

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• 3+ years in clinical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in regional markets.
• Understanding of clinical research principles.
• Familiarity with Malaysia healthcare system and pharma industry.

Responsabilidades

• Support medical affairs strategy for assigned products in Malaysia.
• Engage Thought Leaders and HCPs to discuss safe and appropriate product use.
• Respond to scientific questions and provide high‑quality medical dialogue.
• Deliver presentations to healthcare decision-makers using approved materials.
• Translate complex science into actionable medical insights for stakeholders.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of therapeutic areas and clinical publications.
• Identify and train speakers aligned with medical plan and lifecycle.
• Communicate insights on competitive information, regulatory and payer trends.
• Contribute to project management responsibilities as required.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Educación

MD/PharmD/PhD preferred

Life/Health science + pharma experience

Descripción del empleo

About The Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) supports the medical affairs strategy for assigned client products within DKSH's Healthcare business in Malaysia, contributing to the successful delivery of integrated brand plan objectives in accordance with business priorities. This role serves as a critical scientific bridge between DKSH, its clients, and the broader healthcare community, translating complex medical information into meaningful dialogue that advances patient care and brand outcomes.

What You Will Deliver

• Identify disease and product-related medical needs within a defined geography to inform and shape the medical affairs strategy for assigned client products
• Establish frequent and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TLs) and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) aligned with client medical strategies, to discuss the safe and appropriate use of approved products and pharmacoeconomic data
• Respond to unsolicited questions on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures from nationally and regionally recognized scientific and clinical leaders, medical advisors, and patient advocacy-focused HCPs
• Deliver high-quality presentations to healthcare decision-makers in response to unsolicited questions, using relevant and approved materials
• Translate complex scientific information and data into high-quality medical dialogue, drawing on a sophisticated understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, including commercial and government payer strategies and evolving healthcare delivery models
• Demonstrate and maintain in-depth knowledge of related therapeutic areas to credibly and effectively engage with clinical and scientific stakeholders
• Identify and train client-contracted speakers or internal team members where alignment with the medical plan and product lifecycle needs is established
• Identify, collect, and communicate insights on competitive medical information, as well as trends and changes affecting the regulatory and payer environment, to support the development of robust medical strategies
• Contribute to project management responsibilities as required

What You Bring

• Terminal doctoral degree — Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — is preferred; a life or health science degree with experience in a pharmaceutical environment and Medical Affairs department is also considered
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment, excluding post-doctoral education
• In-depth knowledge of a scientific or clinical area and relevant disease areas, including familiarity with key scientific publications
• Good understanding of clinical research principles, the Malaysia healthcare system, the local pharmaceutical industry, and clinical and health economic practices
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the industry, market, competitors, and customers, with a proven track record in assigned products, services, or systems and an established network of contacts
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements for products within assigned territories, including handling procedures, shelf life, and warranties
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders
• Advanced research and analytical capabilities with strong conceptual thinking
• Ability to work independently and willingness to travel as required by geography
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Full commitment to compliance with all company policies and applicable local laws, regulations, and ethical standards

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Sales.