Respiratory Medical Scientific Liaison

GSK; Turkey; Hybrid; TRY 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with deep vaccines knowledge to build relationships with medical experts and community physicians in Türkiye. The role involves identifying investigators, site recruitment for trials, and insight gathering across the region.

Successful candidates will have a medical degree, MSL/Medical Advisor experience in vaccines or related fields, and strong Turkish and English communication. The position follows a hybrid field-based model with travel as required.

Qualifications

• University degree in medicine (MD) or pharmacy.
• Proven experience as an MSL/Medical Advisor/Medical Manager in vaccines, cardiology, or endocrinology.
• Fluent Turkish and strong English written and spoken skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage external healthcare professionals in scientific dialogue to generate insights.
• Initiate meetings, assess HCP information needs, and deliver tailored customer service.
• Engage in scientific dialogue aligned with Medical Plan and HCP needs.
• Convey insights to executable Medical Affairs strategies and value of vaccines.
• Maintain compliant partnerships with the sales team and cross-functional colleagues.

Skills

Digital Fluency

Enterprise Thinking

External Stakeholder Management

High Impact Communication

Patient Impact

Education

MD or Pharmacy degree

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD/PharmD)

Job description

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) field-based physicians and scientists with in-depth knowledge of Vaccines therapeutic area and related GSK vaccines who will be responsible for identifying and developing a deep relationship with medical experts and community physicians in their responsible region, insight gathering, pipeline review with HCPs, identifying Investigators and sites for clinical trial participation, recruitment for clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage the external community appropriately in robust scientific dialogue that generates insight and advances scientific and medical understanding as well as secure advice to inform the development of products of value, for the benefit of patients/ consumers.
• Initiate introductory meetings to introduce yourself, your role and start to uncover HCP needs. Agree upfront the frequency of interaction with each HCP and their specific information needs and interests- deliver a tailored customer service
• Engage in scientific dialogue aligned with Medical Plan & HCP needs
• Identify, consolidate and communicate key insights and subsequently contribute to the translation of these insights into executable and innovative Medical Affairs strategies and plans that clearly define the value of our vaccines / products to our customers.
• Establish and maintain a compliant, supportive partnership with sales team and other counterparts within the commercial organization.
• Attend scientific seminars, congresses, courses and meetings within and outside the company
• Provide business with regular updates on insights/opportunities.
• Follow external facing activity measures including HCP feedback on interactions.
• Report spontaneous and clinical trial adverse events related to GSK products.

Basic Qualifications

• Have a university degree in medicine (MD) or pharmacy
• Previous experience as an MSL/ Medical Advisor/ Medical Manager (Vaccines, Cardiology or Endocrinology)
• Fluent written and spoken Turkish and very good command of written and spoken English
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of Pharmaceutical ethics and governance; and a clear understanding of pharmaceutical compliance policies and procedures
• Planning and organization
• Time management
• Priority setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD, PharmD, specialty medical training).
• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience or similar role in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience in therapeutic areas relevant to the role such as respiratory, infectious diseases, hepatology, oncology, or immunology.
• Experience delivering scientific presentations and training to healthcare professionals.
• Track record of contributing to publications, congress abstracts, or investigator-initiated studies.
• Familiarity with local healthcare systems and clinical practice in Türkiye.

Working model

This role is field-based with a hybrid working approach. You will spend regular time in the field meeting healthcare professionals and work from home or local GSK offices as required. Travel across your territory will be required.

What we offer

You will have the chance to grow your medical career, influence patient-focused strategies, and work with talented colleagues across functions. You will make meaningful contributions to medical knowledge and to GSK's mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Why GSK?

You will join a team focused on patient outcomes and scientific excellence. You will have development opportunities and access to global expertise. You will work in a supportive environment that values inclusion, respect and open feedback. If you are ready to use your clinical knowledge and relationship skills to make a difference, please apply today. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Skills

Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact

Unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

As an Inclusive employer, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] to discuss your needs. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through these channels. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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