Medical Scientific Liaison (Msl) – Immunology In Johannesburg, South Africa

Faisafrica; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to lead the execution of the Medical Affairs Plan. In this dynamic role, you will be the vital link between the company and Key Opinion Leaders, ensuring that their medical and scientific needs are met. You will engage with leading specialists, provide strategic insights, and champion innovative therapeutic approaches. If you are passionate about science and have a strong background in medicine or pharmaceuticals, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while working collaboratively with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Preferably a scientific degree in medicine or pharmaceutical sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network with leading specialists.
• Provide strategic input to medical affairs and business decisions.
• Organize and participate in medical education activities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Scientific Knowledge

Business Acumen

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Medical Doctor

PhD

Masters in Science

Pharmacist Degree

Job description

JOB TITLE – IRDP Full Time Opportunity Medical Science Liaison – South Africa

SUB FUNCTION – Johnson and Johnson Inc

LOCATION – Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

REQUISITION NUMBER : JMW

Description

Job purpose

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) holds primary responsibility for the execution of the Medical Affairs Plan. They are the point of contact for Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in a given territory and help answer their medical, scientific and research needs within specific guidelines.

The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have:

1. To keep abreast of the latest medical and scientific knowledge in the therapeutic area
2. To develop and maintain a contact network with Leading Specialists
3. To provide strategic input to the company medical affairs plan & business decision-making
4. Communicate actively and reactively medical scientific data to leading specialists
5. Organize / coordinate and participate in Medical Education activities
6. Organize and participate in Advisory Boards in cooperation with Medical Advisor / Medical Director
7. Provide scientific support to company Sales Representatives such as training, scientific communication with leading specialists
8. Support Medical Affairs study execution
9. Gain valuable insight through scientific interactions into treatment patterns, and scientific activities in the therapeutic area and provide input to the company Medical Affairs Plan / business decision-making
10. Champion medical benefits of products and contribute to foster innovative therapeutic approaches to benefit patients through scientific interactions with leading specialists

Qualifications

We'd love to hear from YOU, if you have:

1. Preferably Scientific Degree: Medical Doctor, Pharmaceutical or Nature Science university degree or related qualification
2. Science degree: MBChB / MBBCh, PhD, Masters or Pharmacist
3. Prefer at least 2 years working experience in pharmaceutical industry or research company and with competency in a project management capacity
4. Medical and clinical experience (preferred)
5. Deep scientific knowledge on the therapeutic area
6. Business Acumen
7. Ability to work within a matrix – to work independently, as well as part of a team