Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria.

📋 Description

• Serve as a scientific authority for designated products, therapeutic areas, and clinical development.

• Collect and relay medical insights from the field to enhance medical strategy and address unmet patient requirements.

• Establish and sustain scientific relationships with key healthcare professionals and specialized centers throughout Austria.

• Organize and execute Advisory Boards, workshops, congresses, and medical education initiatives.

• Assist with clinical studies, investigator-initiated research, and local evidence-generation projects, ensuring alignment with medical and compliance standards.

• Contribute to local medical strategies and field-based medical initiatives.

• Create scientific materials and provide medical training within the organization.

• Ensure medical review and compliance of promotional and scientific documentation.

• Identify barriers in the patient journey and participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing diagnosis, referral pathways, and patient care.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Field Force, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Contribute to medical planning, budget oversight, and external scientific partnerships.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed medical degree or a relevant natural science qualification (pharmacy, biology, veterinary medicine, etc.).

• Certification as a pharmaceutical representative if not included in academic qualifications.

• Several years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in a similar medical field-based position.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Capability to establish trusted relationships both internally and externally.

• Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.

• Enthusiasm for field-based medical activities and scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals.

• Willingness to spend approximately 60–75% of working hours in the field across Austria.

• Experience working with key opinion leaders and delivering medical-scientific presentations.

• Proficient in German and English.

• Valid driving license B.

• Openness to travel, including occasional international trips.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Benefits aligned with external market standards.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Options for remote work.

• Tax assistance services available for international colleagues.

• Access to resources and training opportunities.

• Initiatives promoting work-life balance.