MSL Switzerland - anti-infectives

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Anti-infectives

Purpose of the Role

A field-based, non-promotional scientific role responsible for providing medical and scientific expertise to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders. The role supports evidence-based decision-making, identifies unmet medical needs, and contributes to medical strategy while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• KOL / External Expert Engagement

  • Build and maintain relationships with key external experts, healthcare professionals, and academic institutions
  • Facilitate scientific exchange and support medical education initiatives
  • Organize and contribute to advisory boards, symposia, and investigator meetings

• Scientific Communication

  • Deliver scientific presentations and respond to medical inquiries
  • Share up-to-date clinical and scientific insights internally and externally
  • Support publication development (abstracts, posters, manuscripts)

• Clinical Trial Support

  • Provide input into study design and protocol development
  • Identify and engage clinical investigators
  • Support investigator-initiated trials

• Medical Strategy Execution

  • Contribute to and implement medical plans
  • Attend congresses and gather insights
  • Maintain deep knowledge of therapeutic areas, clinical data, and competitive landscape

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with internal teams (e.g. medical, commercial, market access)
  • Provide scientific training and support

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in life sciences (e.g. medicine, pharmacy); advanced degree (PhD/MSc) preferred
• Experience: ~3+ years as an MSL in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Relevant therapeutic expertise (e.g. infectious diseases, intensive care, or oncology) preferred
• Skills:
  • Strong scientific communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to engage and influence stakeholders
  • Project management and cross-functional collaboration
  • High level of self-motivation and accountability
  • Fluent in English

Key Relationships

• External: Key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, research institutions
• Internal: Medical affairs, clinical development, and cross-functional teams

Other notes

• Individual contributor role with no direct reports
• Requires adherence to regulatory and compliance standards
• Primarily field-based role