Medical Science Liaison – Germany, Switzerland

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable, non-promotional scientific authority in the field, interacting with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and pertinent healthcare stakeholders.

• Facilitate high-quality scientific exchanges and foster enduring scientific relationships.

• Produce relevant medical insights to guide Medical Affairs strategy, scientific evidence development, and patient care.

• Assist Medical Affairs priorities throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Identify and engage pertinent scientific experts and stakeholders.

• Create and manage strategic engagement plans for national and regional experts.

• Collect, document, and convey medical and scientific insights from external discussions, congresses, and the healthcare landscape.

• Oversee field-based medical and scientific initiatives while tracking progress, insights, and outcomes.

• Recognize evidence gaps and research opportunities, and support suitable investigators and study sites.

• Contribute to sponsored studies, observational studies, Real-World Evidence initiatives, investigator-initiated studies, and scientific publications.

• Lead specific Medical Affairs projects, including advisory boards, expert meetings, educational initiatives, congress activities, and Medical Insights projects.

• Monitor scientific literature, treatment guidelines, and clinical advancements.

• Attend relevant scientific congresses and summarize key developments for internal sharing.

• Deliver scientific presentations and conduct educational activities.

• Develop and review Medical Affairs materials and aid in internal scientific training.

• Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.

• Integrate perspectives from patients, physicians, and healthcare systems into Medical Insights and Medical Affairs activities.

• Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and Santen policies; report adverse events and product quality complaints; document activities and complete required training.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or another relevant scientific field.

• Significant professional experience, ideally a minimum of 5 years, as a Medical Science Liaison or in a closely related Medical Affairs position.

• Capability to interpret, critically assess, and clearly communicate complex scientific and clinical information.

• Experience in collaborating with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, or other relevant healthcare stakeholders.

• Experience in ophthalmology is a plus.

• Strong scientific understanding and the ability to convert complex clinical data and evidence into accessible scientific discussions.

• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.

• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholders.

• Analytical mindset with the capacity to identify medical insights and formulate actionable recommendations.

• Strategic thinker with effective planning and strong organizational capabilities.

• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of Medical Affairs activities and projects.

• Proficient in German and French, with excellent written and spoken English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a market-driven base salary ranging from €85,940 to €118,167.

• Flexible working arrangements available.

• Highly inclusive work environment.

• Safe and welcoming on-site and virtual working conditions.

• Equal opportunities and diverse teams.

• Support and reasonable accommodations provided during the application process, as necessary.