Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Manager
Randstad (Switzerland) Ltd.
Publication date:
20 August 2024Workload:
100%- Place of work:Liestal
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Manager
job details
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Manager
60-80% Position
French and German-speaking Switzerland
* 100% remote *
Reporting to: Head of Rare Diseases & Medical
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a medical-scientific expert for products and services, establishing and maintaining communication with stakeholders (clinics, hospitals, specialists).
- Support product and therapeutic area development by collaborating with key clinics and ensuring patient care.
- Gather strategic information from specialists and provide scientifically sound solutions.
- Build and maintain relationships with key centers and opinion leaders in Switzerland.
- Continuously update expertise in the therapeutic area and optimize it through symposia, advisory boards, and workshops.
- Implement scientific projects and collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Support medical information and drug safety within the medical department.
Key Activities:
- Act as the main contact for specialists and medical staff in hospitals and specialized centers.
- Spend most of the time with customers to inform and support them for optimal patient care.
- Identify and collaborate with suitable centers and specialists for product development.
- Ensure compliance with internal guidelines in partnerships.
- Present medical and scientific facts using the latest study results and develop new materials for specialists and patients.
- Manage scientific projects from planning to implementation, working with partners to expand product use.
- Answer spontaneous inquiries and provide information on products in development.
- Understand market needs and develop customer-specific solutions with the team.
Requirements:
- Degree in medicine, pharmacy, or natural sciences (biology, biochemistry) or extensive pharmaceutical sales experience.
- Experience in the medical-scientific field (e.g., Medical Advisor, Medical Science Liaison, CRA) is preferred.
- Knowledge in pulmonology or cardiology is advantageous.
- Experience in prescription drug sales and existing network with relevant physicians is desirable.
- Good understanding of the Swiss healthcare and reimbursement system, including Article 71.
- Ability to interpret clinical data and present complex information effectively.
- Project management skills and market-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, independent work, creativity, negotiation skills, and teamwork.
- Fluency in German and English; good knowledge of French.
Margot Ferraton
- +41 58 201 54 41
- Geneva Professionals Health Care & Life Sciences