Medical Science Liaison - Johannesburg

A leading global company has a position in the Medical Department for a Medical Science Liaison.

This is a permanent position in Human Pharma Sales, seconded to the Medical Department on a Short- Term Assignment. The successful candidate will be based in a defined area as MSL as per company strategy for a period of 12 months (renewable).

The MSL will provide support across the assigned Metabolism therapeutic area based upon the needs identified within the company. The MSL will be actively involved with building scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL’s) and other External Experts within the external healthcare landscape.

The MSL will represent the company in providing an advanced product and therapeutic area information to selected Healthcare Professionals (HCP’s)/Healthcare Organisations (HCO’s). The information provided by the MSL will focus on Risk Management, Patient Profiling, Product Safety, Pharmacovigilance. This position will focus on the following therapeutic areas:
Metabolism (Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risk, Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease)

Requirements:
Minimum Honours level Health Sciences Degree (e.g.: MB ChB / MD / PhD / D Sc. / MSc / BSc (Hons) / B Pharm).
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Medical Sales Representative position.

An individual looking to expand their Academic and Medical knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and evaluation.
Highly motivated , capable of learning large amounts of scientific content, which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion (data dissemination) through letters or presentations and one to one meeting.
Intellectual curiosity about the field of Science/Medicine.
Ability to work effectively and share information within a team environment
Excellent self-management skills and ability to adapt services provided based on customer needs.
Good understanding of business and commercial environment
Ability to travel locally and internationally

Please send your CV by COB Friday 26th March 2021