MSL Lead

Novartis Poland; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 289,500 - 537,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Company vehicle / Car allowance

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Job summary

Novartis Poland is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison Lead to inspire and manage a high-performing MSL team in Poland. You will drive field medical strategies, ensure strong scientific engagement with healthcare professionals, and translate external insights into actionable medical plans.

Leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential for advancing evidence-based patient outcomes. The role requires an advanced scientific degree and proven MSL experience, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience in Medical Science Liaison or comparable field-based role.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of healthcare systems, evidence generation, and medical governance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills with a patient-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Medical Science Liaison team.
• Drive execution of field medical strategies aligned with business priorities and compliance standards.
• Ensure high-quality scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and medical experts.
• Oversee collection and translation of external insights into actionable medical strategies.
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration to support evidence-based decision-making and patient outcomes.
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with scientific experts, institutions, and professional societies.
• Champion field medical excellence through coaching, capability building, and continuous improvement.

Skills

MSL experience

Scientific data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership & coaching

Healthcare systems knowledge

Strategic mindset

Education

Advanced scientific degree

Job description

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Relocation Support: This role is based in Warsaw, Poland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Imagine leading a team that shapes scientific understanding and helps bring innovative medicines closer to patients who need them most. As MSL Lead, you will inspire and develop a high-performing Medical Science Liaison team while driving meaningful scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and medical experts. This is an opportunity to combine your scientific expertise, leadership capability, and strategic mindset to influence medical decision‑making, strengthen external partnerships, generate valuable insights, and advance patient outcomes through credible, evidence‑based exchange. At Novartis, your leadership will help build a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Medical Science Liaison team.
• Drive execution of field medical strategies aligned with business priorities and compliance standards.
• Ensure high-quality scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and medical experts.
• Oversee collection and translation of external insights into actionable medical strategies.
• Strengthen cross‑functional collaboration to support evidence‑based decision‑making and patient outcomes.
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with scientific experts, institutions, and professional societies.
• Champion field medical excellence through coaching, capability building, and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Medical Science Liaison or comparable field‑based medical role.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of healthcare systems, evidence generation, and medical governance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills with a patient‑focused mindset.

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range For Role

• Poland: PLN 289,500 – 537,600

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

You will be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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