Medical Science Liaison

Up to £65000 per annum
Birmingham, West Midlands
Posting date: 16 Aug 2018
ME.TR.19156_1534415256

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Here at Proclinical we are recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison at one of the largest global pharmaceutical companies at their site in Birmingham. This company is committed to developing high-quality medicine to meet real world problems. The Medical Liaison (ML) is a field based medical affairs ambassador that interacts with Scientific Experts (SE) and other Health care professionals (HCP). The Medical Liaison initiates interactions with the scientific community to understand needs, answer questions, develop relationships and promote a two-way dialogue. An important part of the role is to bring back unique and valuable field and HCP insights to drive internal decision making.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Utilizing appropriate resources to stay up do date with the scientific literature (e.g. conducting regular literature searches and library research)
  • Attending external national and international scientific meetings
  • Meeting with peer group regularly for formal shared learning
  • Facilitating of interactions between medical personnel and external investigators
  • Providing recommendations for investigators based on the researcher's interests and qualifications
  • Identifying opportunities for potential external research collaborations
  • Facilitating aspects of the Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) process
  • On a limited basis, participating in clinical trial execution, including study development, initiation and close-out activities
  • Identifying key scientific development, new research methodologies, therapy trends and/or other development in the therapeutic area
  • Sharing feedback from external experts including their perspectives on data and medical/scientific concepts, views of the general therapeutic area landscape and clinical experiences
  • Sharing learning from publications, external medical conferences and other appropriate channels internally
  • Conducting training on scientific/medical information content at Product Informational Speaker Training events
  • Responding to unsolicited questions in the medical information area of a medical conference exhibit booth
  • Participating in Consultant Meetings
  • Developing and delivering educational presentations in accordance with applicable procedures
  • Serving as authors for publications
  • Providing scientific training for sales, marketing, or other internal personnel
  • Providing recommendations to marketing for Scientific Experts and other external parties to serve as consultants, advisory board members or speaker training faculty based on specific criteria
  • On a limited basis, conducting medical review of promotional materials


Skills and Requirements:

  • Proficiency in computer skills and database entry (e.g. CRM, Microsoft Office, Ovid)
  • Continual compliance with all procedural requirements of the role
  • Appropriate utilization of available resources.
  • Medical Liaisons are expected to apply the resource management skills needed to meet the requests of customers and the needs of the business unit, while exhibiting appropriate stewardship of their time and expense budget.
  • Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, M.D., Ph.D. in a medically related field). Clinical or therapeutic experience in immunology not required but highly valued
  • Masters or Bachelors level degree in health sciences considered if clinical, research or industry experience is present. Clinical or therapeutic experience in immunology not required but highly valued.
  • ML/MSL experience preferred but not essential
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including capability to engage in professional relationship building and networking
  • Intellectual curiosity and intelligence about the field of science/medicine for which they are responsible
  • Highly motivated and capable of comprehending large amounts of scientific content which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion
  • Significant direct experience in servicing customer needs for complex information
  • Demonstrated success in self-managing priorities and multi-tasking projects
  • Ability to work effectively and share information within a team environment
  • Advanced presentation skills
  • Expertise in literature identification and evaluation
  • Familiarity with the academic community and the medical research and medical education process English native speaker standard (written and spoken)

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.
In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please call Tom Russell on +44 203 8246 104 or upload your CV on our website - www.Proclinical.com.
A full job description is available on request.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

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