Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases

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

📋 Description

• Lead, develop, and execute field-based medical projects and initiatives that cater to the needs within the local rare disease landscape.

• Utilize scientific and healthcare insights to pinpoint opportunities aimed at enhancing disease recognition, earlier diagnosis, patient identification, and more efficient referral pathways.

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

• Cultivate an understanding of the patient journeys in rare diseases, including diagnostic gaps, delays, and obstacles.

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

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

• Gain insights into the local healthcare system, diagnostic landscape, referral structures, and patient pathways.

• Assist in identifying potential investigators and clinical research centers.

• Provide scientific information related to Externally Sponsored Research and Real World Evidence programs.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Ability to comprehend complex diagnostic and referral pathways and identify opportunities to fill gaps within the patient journey.

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

• Comfort in discussing intricate scientific and clinical information with diverse audiences.

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

• Capability to build credible relationships and effectively manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to take initiative from planning through to execution and evaluation.

• Ability to work efficiently in a cross-functional environment.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Performance-aligned rewards.

• Support for commercial growth, scientific progress, collaboration, and personal development.

• Comprehensive recognition of contributions and unique insights.

• Sustainable and affordable compensation practices.