Medical Science Liaison Haemophilia

Sobi

12h

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison drives strategic country medical activities in Austria, aligned with regional initiatives and the Global Medical Plan. The role proactively manages medical and scientific stakeholders and creates value for patients through stakeholder engagement, medical scientific projects, and scientific communications. The MSL independently initiates planned medical activities, including scientific presentations, discussions of clinical data and programs, medical value proposition concepts, and educational programs. The position is 70% field-based and 30% office-based, with a focus on Nephrology stakeholders. The MSL develops collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), medical scientific experts, scientific societies, and decision makers. The role provides high-quality scientific communication internally and externally, gathers field feedback, supports development of local medical tactics, and contributes input to regional and global plans as appropriate. It also advises the organization and management on medical matters and their legal implications, and keeps therapeutic-area knowledge current.

Requirements

University degree in medicine, science, or another relevant field that permits work according to local requirements.
At least 2–3 years of experience in a medical or clinical science function.
Experience with new products, pre-launch and launch activities, planning, and strategy execution.
In-depth knowledge of national healthcare systems and practices.
Ability to create and network with national-level KOLs.
Knowledge of the national healthcare system and decision-making, including regulatory, safety, legal, and compliance matters.
Experience communicating and building relationships with authorities.
Fluency in German and English.

Nice To Haves

PhD or doctoral degree preferred.
Proactive, action-oriented, innovative, and structured working style.
Team player who can also work independently and with minimal supervision.
Target-oriented and results-driven approach.
Empathy and excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate points articulately.
Cross-functional and networking abilities, including coordination and collaboration skills.
Wide social orientation and mobility.
Trustworthiness and high ethical standards and integrity.
Motivation to work in an international organization and a positive attitude toward corporate policies, standards, and procedures.
Strong cross-cultural leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Multi-stakeholder project management and leadership experience, delivering results on time and within budget.
Flexibility and ability to manage change and operate in an uncertain environment (VUCA).
Customer relationship management experience and ability to develop KOL advocacy and product champions within Nephrology.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, scientific experts, and other medical scientific stakeholders in Nephrology.
Deliver high-quality medical and scientific communications in line with defined communication plans.
Support and organize scientific advisory boards with appropriate stakeholders.
Plan, organize, and lead scientific events.
Support studies at the local level when necessary.
Attend relevant local, regional, and global congresses and symposia to represent Sobi and engage with stakeholders and customers.
Represent scientific interests in internal and external forums and interact with KOLs at hospitals, patient associations, and other non-governmental organizations within the therapeutic area.
Maintain and develop relationships with scientific societies and central decision makers at relevant local health authorities.
Advise the organization and management on medical matters and their legal implications.
Keep medical and scientific knowledge in the therapeutic area current, including trends related to new and existing products.
Provide field feedback and support development of local medical tactics, contributing to regional and global plans as appropriate.
Independently initiate planned medical activities, including scientific presentations, clinical data and program discussions, medical value proposition concepts, and educational programs.