Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases

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

📋 Description

• Lead, develop, and implement field-based medical projects and initiatives that cater to the needs of the local rare disease community.

• Utilize scientific and healthcare insights to pinpoint opportunities aimed at enhancing disease recognition, promoting earlier diagnosis, identifying patients, and improving referral pathways.

• Manage projects from the identification of needs and planning stages through to implementation, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation.

• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the patient journeys in rare diseases, encompassing disease recognition, diagnosis, patient identification, and referral pathways.

• Detect diagnostic gaps, delays, and obstacles that hinder appropriate diagnosis or access to specialist care.

• Establish and nurture scientific relationships with Key External Experts, healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary teams, and specialists.

• Collaborate across various medical specialties to comprehend their roles in disease recognition, diagnosis, referral, and patient management.

• Gain insight into the local healthcare system, diagnostic landscape, and patient pathways in Hungary.

• Familiarize with local referral structures, diagnostic practices, and relevant healthcare professionals and institutions.

• Assist in the identification of potential investigators and clinical research centers.

• Provide scientific information related to clinical research opportunities, Externally Sponsored Research, and Real World Evidence programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in a scientific field or a relevant clinical qualification, accompanied by suitable scientific experience.

• A solid understanding of clinical practice, patient pathways, and the healthcare landscape.

• Capability to comprehend complex diagnostic and referral pathways, identifying opportunities to fill gaps in the patient journey.

• Confidence in engaging with healthcare professionals across various medical specialties and clinical environments.

• Ability to discuss intricate scientific and clinical information with diverse audiences confidently.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, along with strong interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in developing credible relationships and effectively managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of taking ownership of initiatives from planning through to delivery and evaluation.

• Ability to work efficiently within a cross-functional team environment.

• Willingness and capability to travel as required by the geographical demands of the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible benefits package that allows employees to select options that suit their needs.

• Reward system aligned with performance metrics.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

• Opportunities to enhance skills, abilities, and knowledge.

• Prospects for commercial growth, scientific progress, and collaborative initiatives.