Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Switzerland

Location: Switzerland

Department: Medical Affairs

Job type: Permanent

Join us and make a difference when it matters most! 

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees. 

The Team

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role in Switzerland will join the Medical Affairs team with a focus on the pre-launch activities of an Anti-Infective product in the Swiss market to ensure successful submission to the regulatory authorities.

The MSL will provide Field-based non-promotional scientific expertise and educational support for internal and external stakeholders across Switzerland. The role will contribute to the development of Medical strategic plans and provide the medical community with access to the most recent scientific and medical information in order to allow healthcare professionals to make informed decisions for their patients

Role and Responsibilities

KEE Engagement

• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with key external experts, healthcare professionals, and academic institutions.

• Act as a scientific resource to KEEs and facilitate scientific discussions on our therapeutic areas of focus.

• Organize and participate in advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific symposia.

• Collaborate with the external scientific community to explore ways of facilitating medical education and research within the spirit of the Swiss regulations and industry Code.

Scientific Communication

• Deliver presentations and scientific information to healthcare professionals and KEEs, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

• Appropriately respond to medical inquiries and requests for information from external sources within the spirit of the Swiss Regulations and industry Code

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in relevant therapeutic areas and communicate scientific insights internally.

• Support in the creation and development of publications (abstracts, posters, case studies and peer reviewed papers)

Clinical Trials Support

• Collaborate with clinical development teams to provide input on study design, protocol development, and investigator-initiated research.

• Assist in the identification and engagement of potential and active investigators for clinical trials.

• Support IIT initiatives

Development and delivery of the medical plan

• Attend and submit content for appropriate regional, national, and international meetings and congresses.

• Collaborate with local colleagues to implement medical strategies.

• Develop and maintain an up to date and deep clinical and scientific understanding of the therapeutic area of responsibility,  including clinical data, indications, and competitor information.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders globally and local  e.g. sales, marketing, market access etc

• Provide scientific support to internal teams, including training for sales and marketing colleagues.

What you’ll bring

• Ideally have a Degree in life sciences: medicine, pharmacy etc - a Medical Degree would be advantageous 

• Previous MSL experience in Switzerland

• Previous Anti-Infective / Infectious Disease therapeutic area experience would be beneficial - Anti-Fungal specifically would be ideal. Also open to Oncology and intensive care backgrounds

• Previous Pre-launch experience would be ideal

• Good understanding of the local Code of Practice

• Excellent networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of:

• Good project management skills

• Competent at presentation preparation

• Cross-functional team working

• High level of personal accountability and self- motivation

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to communicate scientific information to wide range of audiences

• Ability to operate as a flexible team player

• High level knowledge of written and spoken English

What we offer in return

• Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme 

• Collaborative, inclusive work environment

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect. 

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.  

Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.  

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