Medical Science Liaison

DKSH; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Malaysia is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to advance the medical affairs strategy for client-related products and to build trusted relationships with Thought Leaders and Healthcare Professionals across Malaysia. The role involves translating complex medical information into credible dialogue and delivering scientifically rigorous presentations to healthcare decision-makers.

The MSL will collaborate across the medical affairs function, stay updated on regulatory trends, and travel as

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or life science degree with pharma/Medical Affairs experience
• Minimum 3 years of clinical or pharmaceutical experience
• Strong knowledge of scientific publications and clinical research principles
• Understanding of Malaysian healthcare system, local industry, and health economics practices
• Regulatory awareness for products in assigned territories and warranty considerations
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Willingness to travel across geographies

Responsibilities

• Identify disease- and product-related medical needs to inform medical affairs strategy
• Engage TLs and HCPs with evidence-based discussions on products and pharmacoeconomics
• Respond to unsolicited questions on medical issues and health outcomes measures
• Translate complex medical data into credible dialogue for stakeholders
• Deliver scientifically rigorous presentations to healthcare decision-makers
• Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic areas to support scientific engagement
• Identify and train client speakers or internal team members
• Gather and communicate insights on regulatory trends and payer environment

Skills

Relationship building

Scientific communication

Clinical research

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

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Responsibility

About The Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) supports DKSH's Healthcare business unit in Malaysia by advancing the medical affairs strategy for client-related products and delivering the integrated brand plan in alignment with business priorities. This role serves as a trusted scientific resource, building deep and credible relationships with Thought Leaders (TLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and key stakeholders across the Malaysian healthcare landscape.

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 products
• Establish frequent and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) aligned with client medical strategies, facilitating evidence-based discussions on 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, engaging nationally and regionally recognized scientific leaders, medical advisors, and patient advocacy stakeholders
• Translate complex medical information and scientific data into high-quality, credible dialogue, drawing on a sophisticated understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, including commercial and government payer strategies and evolving healthcare delivery models
• Deliver scientifically rigorous presentations to healthcare decision-makers in response to unsolicited inquiries, using relevant and approved materials
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of related therapeutic areas to support meaningful and impactful scientific engagement with HCPs and TLs
• Identify and train client contracted speakers or internal team members where aligned with the medical plan and product life cycle requirements
• Identify, collect, and communicate insights on competitive medical information, regulatory trends, and changes in the payer environment to support the development of robust medical strategies

What You Bring

• Terminal doctoral degree – Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – is preferred; or a life or health science degree with relevant experience in a pharmaceutical environment and Medical Affairs function
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment, excluding postdoctoral education
• In-depth knowledge of a scientific or clinical area, including disease area expertise and familiarity with key scientific publications
• Good understanding of clinical research principles, the Malaysian healthcare system, the local pharmaceutical industry, and health economic practices
• Sound knowledge of the industry landscape, market dynamics, competitors, and customer environment, with a proven track record in assigned products or services and an established professional network
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements for products within assigned territories, including handling procedures, shelf life, and warranty considerations
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the confidence and articulation to build trusted relationships with senior scientific stakeholders
• Advanced research and analytical skills with strong conceptual capabilities and the ability to work independently
• Full compliance with all company policies, applicable local laws, regulations, and ethical standards
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel as required across assigned geographies

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 Medical Sales.