Medical Science Liaison

The Medical Science Liaison facilitates and develops the relationship with the medical/scientific community, particularly with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) but including other physicians and medical centres in Germany, by communicating scientific and medical product-related information to investigators and institutions. Works with all internal stakeholders to align business objectives. This is a fixed-term contract role, running until the end of November 2027, with the potential to transition into a permanent position. We are ideally looking for candidates based in South-West Germany who can communicate fluently in German, or at a minimum possess language proficiency at B2 or C1 level. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the primary field-based medical affairs representative on the ground to support medical affairs initiatives. Serve as the first point of contact for medical affairs onsite to support activities in the field of medical affairs. Provide appropriate project-based scientific training for KOLs. Identify and build relationships with national, regional and local KOLs. Identify KOLs for medical training and clinical research opportunities. Identify and profile KOLs, investigators, and institutions to assess their ability to participate in observational registries, conduct investigator-initiated studies, and participate in company-sponsored trials. Develop strategic thought leader plans to provide on-demand, value-added services. Provide input to and participate in cross-functional activities. Participate in internal therapeutic advisory groups and project teams. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support publication planning, slide-deck development, and training initiatives. Provide medical support for the company’s clinical research programs on the ground. Deliver high quality medical education lectures in different settings and gather valuable feedback that can be shared across the organization. Prepare accurate and timely management reports, projects and requested documents. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE Higher degree preferred (PhD, pharmacist, MBChB, MSc), plus 5 or more years MSL experience in the pharmaceutical industry or relevant equivalent experience. Ophthalmology experience is desirable. Proven experience with effective and influential oral presentations in medical and/or scientific settings. Demonstration of proficiency in key skills and competencies. Proficiency in German at native speaker level and fluent in English, both written and spoken. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Effective and influential communicator - Highly articulate and persuasive during formal and informal presentations; able to convey complex, scientific information and data fluently to any audience, both in a one-to-one and in a team environment. Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others – can exert diplomacy while standing firm on a position. Customer focused - strives to understand the needs of customer groups, proactively and responsively, building influential relationships. Commercial outlook - strong business perspective, comfortable working in an early-stage company environment demanding numerous interfaces, understanding of working in a cross-functional environment. Effective networker and team worker - must be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and with external customers/opinion formers/influencers/partners. Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry - including its key stakeholders and influencing factors. Ability to read, and interpret documents - such as trade journals, safety regulations, and procedural manuals. In-depth scientific knowledge and interactions with internal customers and external auditors, KOLs and HCPs – providing insight to support different business units where appropriate. Self-motivated, self-reliant, able to work independently - evident results orientation, with the drive to see things through – a real ‘can-do’ approach. Strong project management & organisational skills - able to plan and prioritise time effectively to achieve goals. Flexible approach - the ability learn new things, think creatively and laterally, and think outside the box. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done.