Sr Manager, Medical Science Liaison - LAZIO / ABRUZZO / UMBRIA

Sr. Manager, Medical Science Liaison - LAZIO / ABRUZZO / UMBRIA

Overview

The Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison is responsible for executing field medical activities that support the Medical Affairs strategy for marketed products and/or development compounds. The role applies strong clinical knowledge and field expertise to gather insights from the external healthcare environment and communicate these internally to support decision-making. The Senior Manager builds and maintains relationships with key external stakeholders and contributes to the identification of scientific and clinical trends within the therapeutic area. Working under the guidance of the Medical Affairs Lead and/or Medical Affairs Manager, the role supports the delivery of medical plans, contributes to the identification of data gaps, and helps ensure stakeholder information needs are met through appropriate scientific exchange. The successful candidate will demonstrate solid scientific expertise, effective stakeholder engagement skills, and a good understanding of the disease area and product landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) within assigned therapeutic areas
• Identify potential investigator-initiated study (IIS) opportunities and support interactions with investigators as appropriate
• Gather and communicate field insights, including emerging clinical and scientific trends
• Support the development and execution of advisory boards, symposia and publication activities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of local Medical Affairs plans under guidance (e.g. Medical Activity Plans)
• Support review of promotional and non-promotional materials (e.g. MRCP) in collaboration with the Medical team
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional colleagues, including Medical and Commercial teams, to support aligned execution of plans
• Provide accurate, balanced and timely scientific information in response to external and internal requests
• Support scientific presence at conferences and external meetings
• Escalate and respond to medical enquiries in line with company processes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area, product data and competitor landscape
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and company policies

Qualifications

• Degree in medical, clinical or life sciences (PhD, MD or equivalent preferred)
• Relevant experience in the healthcare industry; prior MSL or similar field medical experience preferred
• Understanding of clinical research and working knowledge of GCP is beneficial
• Experience reviewing and interpreting scientific literature
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage territory and prioritise workload effectively
• Willingness to travel (approximately 50–60%)