Job description
This field-based role will serve as the scientific and clinical expert responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with approximately top KOLs in the Respiratory therapeutic area community across academic institutions and centres of excellence.
The Medical Science Liaison is an integral member of Medical Affairs Team and is responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, bringing insights to inform local medical plans and representing Essential Pharma’s Respiratory portfolio as a scientific expert. Must demonstrate a proactive approach and effective communication skills to contribute to the advancement of the product
Job requirements
Qualifications- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) strongly preferred; MS in life sciences with extensive MSL experience may be considered.
Experience- Minimum 3–5 years of MSL experience in cystic fibrosis and respiratory areas
- Demonstrated success engaging and managing KOLs or high-impact HCPs in a scientific exchange capacity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts.
- Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Willingness to travel extensively (up to 60–70%).
Competencies- Strong Agile thinker who can adapt to situations of high-speed change
- Candidate must demonstrate a Growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Must demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards
- Previous demonstration of working effectively as part of team with strong collaboration
- Results orientated and accountable for actions
Job responsibilities
- Identify, engage, and manage relationships with top-tier KOLs and external experts in the Respiratory therapeutic area.
- Serve as the primary medical point of contact for KOLs in Spain and Portugal, building strong and credible long-term relationships based on scientific integrity and mutual interest.
- Conduct high-level scientific discussions to communicate relevant clinical and scientific data, including ongoing or completed clinical trials, disease state information, and therapeutic landscape updates.
- Support the Medical Affairs Director with scientific advisory boards, speaker programs, and congress engagement plans
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, and Market Access to ensure strategic alignment with Medical Affairs and timely communication of field insights.
- Gather, analyse, and report actionable scientific and competitive intelligence from field interactions to inform internal strategy.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements, including company SOPs and industry guidelines e.g. Farmaindustria/EFPIA Codes of Practice, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a resource to investigators and sites involved in company-sponsored clinical trials; assist with site identification, patient enrollment support, and data collection when appropriate.