Location: Malaysia (Field -based)
Department: Medical Affairs
Reports to: Medical Affairs Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically driven Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team. The MSL is a field -based scientific expert who serves as the key link between our Life Sciences company and the external medical community. This role focuses on peer -to -peer scientific exchange, dissemination of scientific evidence, and building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The ideal candidate is passionate about science, comfortable engaging clinicians, and able to translate complex clinical evidence into practical and meaningful medical communication.
Key Responsibilities
1. Scientific Engagement & Medical Strategy Execution
• Execute medical affairs initiatives aligned with brand strategy and patient needs
• Translate complex clinical evidence into clear, relevant scientific communication
• Deliver non -promotional, evidence -based scientific discussions with healthcare professionals
• Maintain deep expertise in assigned therapeutic areas and evolving clinical landscape
• Disseminate clinical papers, scientific publications, and evidence updates to healthcare professionals
• Support development of scientific content including: • CME slides • Scientific presentations • Educational materials • Clinical discussion materials
2. KOL & Healthcare Professional Engagement
• Identify, map, and develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and HCPs
• Build peer -to -peer scientific partnerships based on credibility and trust • Conduct regular field visits and scientific engagements with clinicians and healthcare institutions
• Lead and support scientific exchange activities including: • Advisory boards • Expert meetings • Medical education events • Café talks and clinical sharing sessions
• Expand engagement beyond traditional KOLs to broader clinical stakeholders
• Travel extensively for field -based medical engagement activities (up to 80%)
• Provide scientific support to commercial teams during appropriate engagements while maintaining non -promotional standards
3. Medical Communication & Education
• Provide accurate, balanced, and up -to -date scientific information in response to medical inquiries
• Deliver scientific presentations on: • Clinical data • Disease education • Product science • Therapeutic updates
• Support internal training of cross -functional teams on therapeutic areas and clinical evidence
• Participate actively in internal FAQ discussions and scientific alignment sessions
• Support organization and execution of CME and medical education activities
4. Insight Generation & Strategic Input
• Gather insights on: • Clinical practice patterns • Unmet medical needs • Treatment landscape • Competitor activity
• Translate field insights into actionable recommendations for Medical and Commercial teams
• Contribute to refinement of medical strategy and evidence generation plans
• Act as the medical voice of the field internally
5. Evidence Generation & Research Support
• Support investigator -initiated studies (IIS), real -world evidence (RWE), and publication activities
• Identify and engage potential investigators and research collaborators
• Support scientific congress participation and knowledge dissemination
• Assist in scientific writing including: • Manuscripts • Abstracts • Medical publications • Scientific summaries
• Critically review, interpret, and communicate scientific papers and clinical literature
6. Safety & Scientific Responsibility
• Capture and appropriately communicate safety information from the field
• Ensure all scientific exchange is accurate, ethical, compliant, and patient -focused
• Maintain high standards of scientific integrity and professionalism
. Cross -Functional Collaboration • Partner with Commercial, Medical, and other internal teams
• Provide scientific input to: • Product strategy • Educational initiatives • Lifecycle planning • Scientific communication activities
• Collaborate effectively across departments to support business and medical objectives
Requirements
Skills & Competencies
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to interpret clinical data
• Ability to critically evaluate and discuss scientific publications
• Ability to write scientific manuscripts and medical content is an advantage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to build long -term KOL relationships
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable with extensive fieldwork and travel
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
• High level of professionalism and ethical conduct
Key Success Factors
• Strong credibility with healthcare professionals
• Effective scientific storytelling and communication
• Insight -driven contribution to medical strategy
• Strong collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for continuous scientific learning and medical excellence
Qualifications & Experience Education
• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field
Preferably a minimum 2 years of relevant experience in: • Medical Affairs • MSL • Clinical or scientific roles
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals is highly preferred
• Experience in scientific presentations, medical education, or publication support is advantageous
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