Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Immunology

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and travel expense support

Healthcare, dental and vision plans

Retirement savings plan with employer/

Generous Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Immunology for Randburg, Gauteng. This field-based role focuses on building relationships with KOLs and HCPs, serving as a scientific resource, and communicating data from clinical programs.

You will contribute to medical education, support clinical research initiatives, and ensure scientific exchange aligns with strategic medical affairs. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Immunology, Biology, Pharmacy or related field.
• 5+ years in medical affairs or related role with immunology focus.
• Proven ability to engage KOLs and HCPs credibly.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture relationships with KOLs and HCPs in the territory.
• Act as scientific/clinical resource for immunology products and pipeline.
• Present complex data on disease states and therapies to audiences.
• Gather field insights on treatment landscapes and unmet needs.
• Support medical education programs and scientific exchange activities.
• Collaborate with medical affairs, research and development to align field work.
• Identify investigators for clinical trials and provide scientific support.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests compliantly.
• Attend conferences to represent the company and gather information.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and company policies.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Literature review

Data analysis

Independence

Education

Ph.D./M.D./Pharm.D. in Immunology or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of developing innovative treatments, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for the Immunology therapeutic area, covering the Randburg, Gauteng region. This field-based role is crucial for building and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and researchers within the immunology community. You will serve as a scientific expert, providing in-depth information on our client's products, clinical data, and relevant disease states. The ideal candidate will possess a deep scientific understanding of immunology, a strong network of contacts within the medical community, and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge scientific exchange, support clinical research initiatives, and contribute to the strategic medical affairs objectives of our client. You will be responsible for gathering valuable insights from the field, contributing to the understanding of unmet medical needs, and facilitating the appropriate use of our client's therapies. We are looking for a proactive, independent, and scientifically astute professional to represent our client with credibility and expertise. Your role will be vital in bridging the gap between our client's scientific advancements and the clinical practice landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture strong, peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the assigned territory.
• Serve as a primary scientific and clinical resource for information regarding our client's immunology products and pipeline.
• Present complex scientific and clinical data on disease states and therapeutic options to HCPs and research groups.
• Gather and communicate insights from the field regarding treatment landscapes, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence.
• Support the planning and execution of medical education programs and scientific exchange activities.
• Collaborate with internal medical affairs, research, and development teams to align field activities with strategic objectives.
• Identify potential investigators for clinical trials and provide scientific support to ongoing research initiatives.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests accurately and compliantly.
• Attend relevant scientific conferences and congresses to represent the company and gather information.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in strict adherence to compliance guidelines and company policies.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., DVM) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Immunology, Biology, Pharmacy).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or a related role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a specific focus on Immunology.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Immunology therapeutic area, including deep understanding of disease mechanisms and current treatment paradigms.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain credible relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and interpretation of scientific data.
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory and occasionally to national/international meetings.
• Proficiency in scientific literature review and data analysis.
• Must be self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary and bonus potential.
• Company car and comprehensive travel expense reimbursement.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings and investment plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and continued education.
• Autonomy and flexibility in managing your territory.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge therapies in a high-growth field.