MSL Nordics

Ready to shape the future of patient care across the Nordics by connecting cutting-edge science with clinical practice?

R&D Partners is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join a leading biotechnology company. This field-based role will cover the Nordics region (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland) and is ideal for candidates with strong expertise in medical affairs, particularly within hematology-oncology or nephrology. Reporting to the Europe MSL Director, the MSL will autonomously manage and develop medical activities while supporting the safe and effective use of the company’s therapies.

Responsibilities:

Therapy Training & Education:

• Provide on-label product and procedural training to healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Act as a subject matter expert, delivering internal and external medical education.
• Support commercial and R&D teams with technical, medical, and scientific information.

Medical Support:

• Build and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and external experts.
• Communicate clinical evidence and address evidence gaps in a non-biased manner.
• Develop and execute territory plans to identify and engage KOLs.
• Gather and share field medical intelligence to inform clinical and R&D strategies.
• Provide medical and scientific support at congresses and advisory boards.

Research Support:

• Assist with clinical trial site identification, initiation, and ongoing support.
• Recommend research sites and provide insights to improve patient recruitment and data quality.
• Champion investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and innovative research ideas.
• Provide quarterly updates to senior leadership on study progress and insights.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Strong scientific and clinical research knowledge.
• Ability to extract insights from clinical data and communicate them effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based clinical support tools.
• Fluent in English and either Swedish or Danish.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Strong presentation and teaching acumen.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and solve problems creatively.
• Collaborative, flexible, and responsive work style.

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Nursing (Master’s or above preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, preferably as an MSL.
• Strong knowledge of the Nordics medical landscape, including hospitals and scientific societies.
• Experience in hematology-oncology or nephrology is highly preferred.

Contract and Location:

• Field-based position covering Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
• Ideally located near a major city with an international airport (e.g., Stockholm, Copenhagen, or Oslo).

For more information, please contact Calum Watson.

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