CareerPlan

Medical Science Liaison (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Johannesburg, GautengContract2026-10-18
Hybrid

Core

Execute therapeutic area medical plans by establishing relationships with key external stakeholders (KOLs, physicians, academic institutions) through scientific exchange and research support.

Role type

Medical Science Liaison

Builds

Scientific engagement plans and peer-to-peer relationships with opinion leaders

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry, Oncology/Haematology

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (Master's, PharmD, Ph.D), ability to interpret complex clinical trial data, strong analytical skills, project management, regulatory compliance knowledge

Preferred skills

2+ years experience in medical affairs, experience in Oncology/Haematology, business strategy alignment

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage and engage external stakeholders including KOLs and academic institutions, respond to unsolicited medical information requests, support scientific training of contracted speakers, provide clinical presentations at scientific meetings, liaise with CROs for global studies, participate in medical activity development (Advisory Boards, Focus Groups), capture and share field insights to inform strategy, support patient access programs, report product-related safety issues

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC