Medical Scientific Liaison - Contract at Kelly

We are currently seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison for a contract based position, in Johannesburg

Job Duties

•  Support local and corporate business objectives by active teamwork and interaction with internal colleagues and external contacts with specific focus on vaccines
•  Responsible for all scientific related communication, KOL management, disease/ product related medical inquiries with support, guidance and co-operation with medical and marketing colleagues.
•  Provide Medico-Marketing support by leveraging and developing both internal and external KOL contacts and by actively keeping abreast of the latest developments in vaccines and proactively implementing and sharing this knowledge to shape, support and promote the best management for patients
• Develop and foster excellent relationships with KOLs through coparticipation in meetings, presentations, attendance at conferences and other meetings by proactively developing and fostering these relationships in all contacts and settings
•  Leverage KOL relationships to increase the understanding of the latest health and vaccine trends in Africa and have scientific discussions with KOLs regarding vaccine products as required
•  Act as backup for medical information for the product portfolio to ensure efficient and effective answers to queries, providing sales and marketing support without compromising medical ethical considerations, in line with an MSL role
•  Consider policy support by eg looking into different possible reimbursement pathways for vaccine products, understanding data, generating data etc.

Job Requirements

• PhD in infectious diseases or vaccinology
•  3-5 years of work experience
•  Experience in the Pharma Industry would be preferable
•  Experience in immunology or vaccinology, microbiology (preferable)
•  Proven customer relations (preferable)
•  Valid driver’s license
•  Willingness to travel even into Africa is mandatory