Medical Science Liaison

DKSH; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Malaysia to support the medical affairs strategy for assigned client products. The MSL acts as a scientific bridge between DKSH, clients, and the healthcare community, translating complex medical information into meaningful dialogue to advance patient care and brand outcomes.

The role requires at least 3 years in clinical or pharmaceutical environments, fluency in English, and advanced knowledge of clinical research principles and regulatory

Qualifications

• MD/PharmD/PhD preferred; life or health science degree with pharma experience considered
• Minimum 3 years in clinical or pharmaceutical environment
• Deep knowledge of scientific areas and publications
• Understanding of clinical research principles and Malaysia healthcare system

Responsibilities

• Identify medical needs within geography to inform medical affairs strategy
• Engage Thought Leaders and HCPs to discuss safe and appropriate product use
• Respond to unsolicited questions on medical and scientific issues
• Deliver high-quality presentations to healthcare decision-makers
• Translate scientific data into meaningful medical dialogue with stakeholders
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of therapeutic areas and engage credibly with stakeholders
• Identify and train speakers or internal team members
• Communicate insights on regulatory and payer environment to support medical strategies
• Contribute to project management tasks as required

Skills

MD/PharmD/PhD

Clinical research

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

English fluency

Education

Doctoral degree or life/health science degree

Job description

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.