Regional Medical Science Liaison — Gauteng

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Medical Science Liaison to cover the Gauteng region, including Soweto and surrounding areas. The role focuses on scientific exchange, building relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and research institutions, and disseminating complex clinical information in a non-promotional manner.

You will support medical education initiatives, collaborate with medical, marketing, and sales teams, and travel extensively. A Pharm.D., Ph.D., or M.D.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (Pharm.D./Ph.D./M.D.)
• 3–5 years in an MSL or similar role in pharma
• Strong knowledge in Oncology, Cardiology, or Neurology or related fields
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scientific expert for assigned therapeutic areas and products in Gauteng.
• Identify and engage with KOLs, investigators, and other HCPs to build peer-to-peer relationships.
• Disseminate complex scientific information in a non-promotional manner.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs.
• Gather and communicate scientific insights, unmet needs, and competitive intelligence to Medical Affairs and R&D.
• Support planning and execution of regional medical education events and advisory boards.
• Identify potential IIS collaborations and support investigator-initiated studies.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, codes of conduct, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal medical, marketing and sales teams to align strategies.
• Prepare and deliver scientific presentations to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.

Skills

KOL relationships

Presentation skills

Communication

Data interpretation

Independent working

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Education

Pharm.D.

Ph.D.

M.D.

Job description

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Medical Science Liaison to cover the Gauteng region, including Soweto and surrounding areas. The role focuses on scientific exchange, building relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and research institutions, and disseminating complex clinical information in a non-promotional manner.

You will support medical education initiatives, collaborate with medical, marketing, and sales teams, and travel extensively. A Pharm.D., Ph.D., or M.D.