Medical Science Liaison CH (m/w/d)

Industry: Pharma
Skills: Medical Science Liaision

Start of project: 02.01.2024

Duration of the project : 6 Months

Project volume: 6 Month(s) 

Location: 6312 Steinhausen, Schweiz

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a member of a field-based team of scientists. MSLs are responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development. MSLs provide medical information through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner and provide clinical/scientific support for the company and the Medical Affairs department at the direction of Medical Affairs management.

This is a field-based position and requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. The position involves travel of more than 50%.

Responsibilities will include:

• Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs; connecting KOLs in academic and community centers 

• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research

• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with regional and national plans of action (POAs) 

• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations

• Collaborate with the Clinical organization to enhance patient enrolment in clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies 

• Provide scientific support at medical congresses 

• Provide timely feedback/information on emerging clinical/scientific teams and opportunities to internal stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience 

• MD, PharmD, PhD, APP, PA, NP with experience in a specific Disease Area or with a broad medical background and relevant pharmaceutical experience 

• BS degree in scientific and/or medical discipline required; MD, DO, PharmD, MSN or PhD strongly preferred? 

• 3-5 years clinical or research experience 

• Background in Gastroenterology or Immunology 

• Fluent English, German and/or French preferred