Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary + bonuses

Healthcare coverage

Company car or allowance

Travel expense reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a highly scientific Medical Science Liaison to cover Paarl and the Western Cape, serving as the primary scientific interface for KOLs and healthcare professionals. You will disseminate complex information and support responsible product use in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires an advanced life-science degree, 3+ years as an MSL or in medical affairs, and travel within Paarl and surrounding Western Cape regions to engage with KOLs and investigators.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in life sciences.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to articulate complex scientific/clinical data.

Responsabilités

• Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, researchers, and healthcare professionals in Paarl and Western Cape.
• Provide accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information on products and therapeutic areas.
• Gather insights on unmet medical needs and scientific trends from KOLs.
• Support clinical trial activities, including IIS and site identification.
• Present scientific data at congresses and medical forums.
• Collaborate with internal medical affairs, clinical development, and R&D teams.

Formation

Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., or equivalent)

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly scientific and engaging Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join their team, covering the Paarl and surrounding Western Cape territory. As an MSL, you will serve as a key scientific and medical interface between the company and key opinion leaders (KOLs) within the medical and scientific community. Your primary focus will be on disseminating complex scientific information, gathering insights on disease states and emerging research, and supporting the responsible use of the company's therapeutic products. This role requires a deep understanding of therapeutic areas and excellent communication skills to build strong scientific relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong, credible relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and healthcare professionals in your designated territory.
• Provide accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information on the company's products and therapeutic areas.
• Gather insights on unmet medical needs, competitive intelligence, and scientific trends from KOLs.
• Support clinical trial activities, including investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and site identification.
• Present scientific data at medical congresses, symposia, and other scientific forums.
• Collaborate with internal medical affairs, clinical development, and R&D teams to ensure alignment of scientific strategies.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., or equivalent) in a relevant life science discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a medical science liaison or similar medical affairs role.
• Demonstrated expertise in a specific therapeutic area relevant to the company's portfolio.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and articulate complex scientific and clinical data.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory, including Paarl and the broader Western Cape region.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Company car or car allowance, along with travel expense reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and scientific education.
• A dynamic and collaborative work culture focused on scientific exchange and innovation.