Medical Science Liaison

Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Medical Affairs professional to build scientific relationships with Medical Experts, key stakeholders, and healthcare professionals, providing evidence-based information on Novartis products.

The role maps stakeholders, supports clinical trials, and collaborates with Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Market Access to translate insights into strategies that improve patient outcomes and access to immunology therapies.

Qualifications

• Medical degree preferred.
• Experience in Medical Affairs function in pharmaceutical industry; oncology experience a plus.
• Proven experience building peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts, key opinion leaders, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes, including site feasibility, recruitment support, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and report scientific insights that inform medical strategy and product lifecycle planning.
• Skilled in delivering evidence-based, non-promotional scientific information to healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scientific relationships with Medical Experts, Key Stakeholders, and Healthcare professionals; respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries using approved, evidence-based materials.
• Identify and map Medical Experts and key stakeholders in alignment with local strategies, document interactions and advocacy levels per Field Medical Excellence standards.
• Provide accurate scientific information on Novartis products and therapeutic areas to ensure informed clinical decisions and adherence to medical guidelines.
• Deliver medical support and education to external groups, promoting evidence-based understanding of Novartis products and relevant health economics data.
• Support clinical research activities, including site feasibility assessments, trial recruitment education, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Facilitate scientific exchange and gather insights on emerging research trends, therapeutic challenges, and unmet needs; report findings to shape development plans and launch strategies.
• Implement and manage scientific projects such as registries, epidemiology studies, and cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving patient diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical, Market Access, and other teams to translate insights into actionable strategies that accelerate access to Immunology therapies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific communication

Data analysis

Clinical trial knowledge

Project management

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Major accountabilities:

• Build and maintain scientific relationships with Medical Experts, Key Stakeholders, and Healthcare professionals; respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries using approved, evidence-based materials.
• Identify and map Medical Experts and key stakeholders in alignment with local strategies, document interactions and advocacy levels per Field Medical Excellence standards.
• Provide accurate scientific information on Novartis products and therapeutic areas to ensure informed clinical decisions and adherence to medical guidelines.
• Deliver medical support and education to external groups, promoting evidence-based understanding of Novartis products and relevant health economics data.
• Support clinical research activities, including site feasibility assessments, trial recruitment education, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Facilitate scientific exchange and gather insights on emerging research trends, therapeutic challenges, and unmet needs; report findings to shape development plans and launch strategies.
• Implement and manage scientific projects such as registries, epidemiology studies, and cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving patient diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical, Market Access, and other teams to translate insights into actionable strategies that accelerate access to Immunology therapies.

Requirements:

• Medical Degree preferred
• Experience in Medical Affairs function in pharmaceutical industry. Oncology experience a plus
• Proven experience in building peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts, key opinion leaders, and healthcare stakeholders
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes, including site feasibility, recruitment support, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and report scientific insights that inform medical strategy and product lifecycle planning.
• Skilled in delivering evidence-based, non-promotional scientific information to healthcare professionals.