Senior Pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Base salary

Bonus

Car allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Professional development

PTO

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to represent a leading pharmaceutical portfolio in Soweto and surrounding Gauteng regions. The role builds scientific relationships with KOLs, researchers, and clinicians while delivering evidence-based data.

You will support IITs, present at meetings, and contribute to regional medical affairs strategy while ensuring compliance with guidelines. Requires advanced science degree and 5+ years of MSL experience, with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in life sciences.
• Minimum 5 years in an MSL role or equivalent.
• Proven ability to build relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
• Strong understanding of clinical trials, data interpretation, and literature.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cover territory extensively.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for medical affairs.

Responsabilités

• Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
• Disseminate complex scientific data regarding products and IITs.
• Gather medical insights and relay to R&D and commercial teams.
• Present data at meetings, symposia, and advisory boards.
• Identify speakers and collaborators for medical education initiatives.
• Ensure interactions comply with industry codes and company policies.
• Contribute to regional medical affairs strategy and trial recruitment support.

Connaissances

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Travel readiness

Formation

Pharm.D.

Ph.D.

M.D.

D.O.

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in innovative pharmaceuticals, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to represent their cutting-edge portfolio in the Soweto region and surrounding areas within Gauteng . This strategic role serves as the key scientific point of contact between the company and healthcare professionals (HCPs), including key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and clinical investigators. The MSL is responsible for disseminating complex scientific and clinical data, gathering medical insights, and supporting the company's medical strategy through evidence-based scientific exchange. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced scientific professional to build strong relationships within the medical community and contribute to advancing patient care in the rapidly developing healthcare landscape of Soweto . We are looking for an individual with a deep therapeutic area expertise and outstanding communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong, peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs, researchers, and other relevant HCPs in assigned territories.
• Disseminate complex scientific and clinical information regarding company products, including investigational medicines, in a balanced and objective manner.
• Gather and relay valuable medical insights, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence from the field back to internal medical, R&D, and commercial teams.
• Support investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and provide scientific expertise to investigators.
• Present clinical data at scientific meetings, symposia, and advisory boards.
• Identify potential speakers and collaborators for medical education initiatives.
• Ensure all interactions and activities comply with company policies, industry codes of conduct, and regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the regional medical affairs strategy.
• Provide scientific support for clinical trial recruitment and site engagement.
• Act as a therapeutic area expert, staying current with the latest scientific literature and clinical developments.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., D.O.) in a relevant life science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role or equivalent, preferably within a specialized therapeutic area.
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
• In-depth understanding of clinical trial design, data interpretation, and medical literature.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to quickly grasp and convey complex scientific concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage territory effectively, and meet objectives.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory guidelines and ethical standards for medical affairs.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory and occasionally to national/international meetings.
• Experience in (Specify a relevant therapeutic area, e.g., Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology) is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive executive-level compensation package, including a significant base salary, performance-based bonuses, and a generous car allowance. The comprehensive benefits include top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance, a substantial retirement savings plan, and life insurance. We invest heavily in our MSLs' professional development, offering access to continuous training, industry conferences, and leadership development programs. Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays, is provided. Additional benefits may include disability coverage and relocation assistance for candidates meeting specific criteria moving to the Soweto area. Join a dynamic and impactful team and contribute to advancing medical innovation and patient care.