| Client Industry: Malaysian healthcare and pharmaceutical company. The company focuses on providing innovative healthcare solutions in the areas of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices.
Location: Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically driven Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team
Scientific Engagement & Medical Strategy Execution
- Execute medical affairs initiatives aligned with brand strategy and patient needs
- Translate complex clinical evidence into clear, relevant scientific communication
- Deliver non-promotional, evidence-based scientific discussions with healthcare professionals
- Maintain deep expertise in assigned therapeutic areas and evolving clinical landscape
- Disseminate clinical papers, scientific publications, and evidence updates to healthcare professionals
- Support development of scientific content including:
- CME slides
- Scientific presentations
- Educational materials
- Clinical discussion materials
KOL & Healthcare Professional Engagement
- Identify, map, and develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and HCPs
- Build peer-to-peer scientific partnerships based on credibility and trust
- Conduct regular field visits and scientific engagements with clinicians and healthcare institutions
- Lead and support scientific exchange activities including:
- Advisory boards
- Expert meetings
- Medical education events
- Café talks and clinical sharing sessions
- Expand engagement beyond traditional KOLs to broader clinical stakeholders
- Travel extensively for field-based medical engagement activities (up to 80%)
- Provide scientific support to commercial teams during appropriate engagements while maintaining non-promotional standards
Medical Communication & Education
- Provide accurate, balanced, and up-to-date scientific information in response to medical inquiries
- Deliver scientific presentations on:
- Clinical data
- Disease education
- Product science
- Therapeutic updates
- Support internal training of cross-functional teams on therapeutic areas and clinical evidence
- Participate actively in internal FAQ discussions and scientific alignment sessions
- Support organization and execution of CME and medical education activities
Insight Generation & Strategic Input
- Gather insights on:
- Clinical practice patterns
- Unmet medical needs
- Treatment landscape
- Competitor activity
- Translate field insights into actionable recommendations for Medical and Commercial teams
- Contribute to refinement of medical strategy and evidence generation plans
- Act as the medical voice of the field internally
Evidence Generation & Research Support
- Support investigator-initiated studies (IIS), real-world evidence (RWE), and publication activities
- Identify and engage potential investigators and research collaborators
- Support scientific congress participation and knowledge dissemination
- Assist in scientific writing including:
- Manuscripts
- Abstracts
- Medical publications
- Scientific summaries
- Critically review, interpret, and communicate scientific papers and clinical literature
Safety & Scientific Responsibility
- Capture and appropriately communicate safety information from the field
- Ensure all scientific exchange is accurate, ethical, compliant, and patient-focused
- Maintain high standards of scientific integrity and professionalism
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Commercial, Medical, and other internal teams
- Provide scientific input to:
- Product strategy
- Educational initiatives
- Lifecycle planning
- Scientific communication activities
- Collaborate effectively across departments to support business and medical objectives
Key Requirements:
- Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field
- Preferably a minimum 2 years of relevant experience in: Medical Affairs, MSL, Clinical or scientific roles
If you are interested in this position, you may apply directly by clicking “Apply” button directly or you may apply through our website https://eps.my/jobseekers/
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