Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package with incent

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Company car and travel expense

Retirement savings with employer match

Generous PTO and development

Cutting-edge pharmaceutical therapies

Autonomy in territory management

Global medical affairs resources

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison to cover Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA. This field-based role requires deep scientific and clinical understanding and strong communication with HCPs, KOLs, and researchers.

You will identify investigators, present complex data, and support clinical research activities while contributing to medical strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance. Travel within Bloemfontein and broader Free State is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, MD, or PhD).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or a related role within pharma/biotech.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs and present complex scientific data.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and data interpretation.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and HCPs in the assigned territory.
• Disseminate complex scientific and clinical information about products and therapeutic areas.
• Respond to unsolicited scientific and clinical inquiries from HCPs.
• Gather insights on treatment landscapes, unmet needs, and research trends.
• Support planning and execution of scientific advisory boards and investigator meetings.
• Identify potential investigators for company-sponsored trials and research.
• Present data at national/international congresses and local events.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Marketing.

Connaissances

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Clinical research support

Territory management

Formation

PharmD/MD/PhD

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the **Pharmaceutical** industry, is actively seeking an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to cover the **Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA** territory. This field-based role requires a deep scientific and clinical understanding of our client's therapeutic areas, along with exceptional communication skills. The MSL serves as a key scientific peer-to-peer contact with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and researchers, disseminating complex scientific information about our client's products and disease states. You will be responsible for identifying and engaging with KOLs, presenting complex scientific data, gathering insights from the medical community, and supporting clinical research activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to operate at the forefront of medical science, build strong professional relationships, and contribute significantly to the medical strategy of a top-tier **Pharmaceutical** company within the **Free State, ZA** region.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) within assigned territory.
• Disseminate complex scientific and clinical information regarding company products and therapeutic areas.
• Respond to unsolicited scientific and clinical inquiries from HCPs.
• Gather insights from KOLs and the medical community regarding treatment landscapes, unmet medical needs, and research trends.
• Support the planning and execution of scientific advisory boards and investigator meetings.
• Identify and foster potential investigators for company-sponsored clinical trials and research initiatives.
• Present scientific data at national and international congresses and local medical events.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, codes of conduct, and company policies.
• Collaborate effectively with internal cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Marketing.
• Contribute to the development of therapeutic area strategies and medical affairs plans.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD) in a relevant life science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or a related role within the **Pharmaceutical** or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in a specific therapeutic area relevant to our client's portfolio.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with KOLs and present complex scientific data.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage travel effectively, and achieve territory goals.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the **Bloemfontein** and broader **Free State, ZA** region.
• Resident within or ability to relocate to the assigned territory.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package including performance-driven incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Company car, fuel card, and travel expense reimbursement.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge **Pharmaceutical** therapies.
• Autonomy and flexibility in managing your territory.
• Supportive team environment and access to global medical affairs resources.