Senior Medical Science Liaison

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

📋 Description

• Act as the field-based Medical Affairs representative for the external medical community.

• Foster and nurture professional relationships with HCPs, KOLs, and other external stakeholders to share scientific and medical information.

• Gather, assess, and relay actionable medical insights, emerging trends, and unmet medical needs to internal teams.

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, European and Global Medical Affairs teams, sales divisions, and other internal entities.

• Provide precise, non-promotional scientific exchanges and convey complex scientific information to HCPs and KOLs.

• Offer scientific communication regarding pipeline products and indications in development, and facilitate responses to unsolicited medical information inquiries.

• Present clinical, development, publication, and other requested product data during field engagements and scientific gatherings.

• Assist with congress activities, including booth responsibilities, session coverage, and omnichannel initiatives.

• Identify, map, develop, and sustain engagement plans for medical experts and institutional networks.

• Establish and uphold long-term relationships with HCPs and cooperative groups.

• Propose, initiate, implement, and monitor scientific partnerships with clinical sites and hospitals.

• Engage in the planning and execution of medical events such as congresses and advisory boards.

• Identify and validate investigators and clinical sites for company-sponsored clinical trials.

• Keep track of developments in therapeutic areas and standards of care.

• Participate in clinical trial site feasibility assessments, onboarding, and ongoing site/trial follow-ups.

• Act as territory liaison for Investigator Sponsored Research proposals from submission through publication.

• Provide field-based scientific input to define and support medical affairs strategies.

• Organize local scientific events, review scientific literature, and develop or present scientific training and medical updates to the Field Sales Force.

• Implement a medical plan that supports shared objectives.

• Report to the Associate Medical Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• MSc/MD/PhD with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, preferably with relevant clinical, scientific, and/or medical affairs experience in a related therapeutic area.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with robust stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Profound understanding of the relevant therapeutic area landscape and local market dynamics.

• Comprehensive knowledge of treatment guidelines, compliance standards, and local/regional regulatory requirements.

• Ability to identify and address unmet medical, educational, and research needs within the medical community.

• Proven capability to translate scientific and clinical data into actionable medical insights.

• Clinical research experience is preferred.

• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects and/or colleagues in the successful execution of business-critical initiatives.

• Capacity to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, global environment.

• Exhibits a high degree of emotional intelligence and appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism.

• Proven ability to drive results at a high quality level as a strategic and creative thinker.

• Demonstrates the ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a constantly changing environment.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• An advanced scientific or clinical degree is mandatory.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with electronic CRM systems.

• Fluency in both verbal and written English and the local language is necessary; proficiency in any other major European language is advantageous.

• A valid driving license is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.