Medical Science Liaison

Role Summary:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based non-promotional scientific expert responsible for building and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with external stakeholders. The MSL communicates up-to-date scientific data gathers actionable insights and supports the safe and effective use of company specific local settings the MSL may contribute to the medical review of promotional materials respond to medical information requests and help organize scientific events especially in resource-limited settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and nurture long-term trust-based relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) healthcare professionals (HCPs) and relevant scientific societies
• Deliver fair balanced and evidence-based scientific information on approved products and pipeline assets through presentations and scientific discussions
• Initiate and manage local and regional medical projects in close collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g. clinical operations market access) ensuring alignment with medical strategy and compliance standards.
• Organize and support advisory boards scientific meetings congresses and local educational events to facilitate scientific exchange
• Document stakeholder interactions and capture medical insights using designated CRM systems (e.g. Veeva Medical CRM)

Scientific Support & Medical Education :

• Provide scientific support to internal teams (e.g. sales market access) while strictly adhering to non-promotional standards.
• Present clinical and scientific data to both internal and external audiences.
• Identify educational needs among HCPs and develop tailored medical education initiatives.
• Support the planning and execution of local clinical studies (e.g. Phase IV NIS IITs) in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations.
• Contribute to the review and approval of promotional materials ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in internal training sessions (e.g. product training scientific updates).

Medical Information & Requests:

• Act as the primary contact for medical inquiries from HCPs ensuring accurate timely and scientifically balanced responses in coordination with Global/Regional Medical Information teams. Escalate complex requests as appropriate.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all interactions/activities comply with local regulations industry codes (e.g. EFPIA local pharma code) and company SOPs.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to audit readiness.

Requriements:

• Advanced degree in a scientific or medical discipline (MD PharmD PhD or equivalent); alternatively an MSc with a strong scientific background and relevant field experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Medical Affairs or as a Medical Science Liaison ideally within asimilar therapeutic area (other areas also possible).
• Proven experience in engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific communication is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal communication presentation and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong team orientation and high level of selfmotivation.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the country.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with medical governance systems (e.g. approval platforms Medical Information databases).
• Experience in the review and approval of promotional materials or in responding to medical information inquiries.

Become a part of ALK:

ALK is a global pharmaceutical company specializing in allergy immunotherapy. We are driven by a high level of professionalism integrity an open-minded approach and contributing to an inspiring and fun working environment together with our colleagues. We provide an attractive working environment for individuals looking for both personal and professional development. You will be part of an engaged and informal team who values skill and knowledge creation.