Bayer

Medical Science Liaison (Brisbane, Queensland, AU)

Brisbane, Australia Type not listed
Medical Affairs

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About this opportunity

Medical Science Liaison

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Primary Territory – Queensland

Cardiorenal

Permanent, Full Time

Where do you want to go?

We have an opportunity to join our Medical Affairs team as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Cardiorenal portfolio covering northern Australia, focused primarily on Queensland. In this role, you will act as a scientific expert and liaise between Bayer and the medical community through the discussion of scientific data.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

You will establish long-term scientific/strategic relationships with key physicians, medical associations and academic centres of excellence to ensure Thought Leaders (TLs) and organizations have access to relevant scientific information.

This is a highly collaborative scientific role that requires you to engage with Thought Leaders on a peer-to-peer level and contribute to  development of strategic business plans in consultation with Medical Affairs and appropriate cross-functional partners. You will be responsible for the successful implementation of Medical Affairs Strategies at the field level.

Do something that moves you.

Establish mutually beneficial relationships with Thought Leaders in Cardiology and related areas

Drive awareness of cardiorenal products through dissemination and discussion of scientific and clinical data

Answer medical / scientific queries of Medical Societies and HCPs with regards to Bayer products in concert with the Medical Information team

Contribute to organization of advisory boards, and organise/co-organise medical educational events directed to physicians within the cardiorenal space

Attend congresses and conventions with the aim to learn new scientific/clinical data and to engage with Thought Leaders,

Gather competitive intelligence to inform brand strategy

Plan and organise scientific training and education events / sessions with TLs within their specific therapeutic area or product

Act as a point of contact for investigators, facilitating the interface with investigators and appropriate Bayer personnel responsible for approval, and communication of study progress and completion

Provide assistance to Medical Advisors and Market Access by supporting presentations of new information to hospital formularies and reimbursement.

Support brand strategy by providing assistance to Marketing colleagues (field insights and education on scientific data)

 

Does this sound like you?

We are seeking a self-motivated and scientifically credible Medical Science Liaison with an established network of doctors and other key healthcare professionals across Australia.

Strong experience in the cardiovascular field is required.

Advanced degree in relevant science-related field eg. PhD, MD, PharmD, will be highly regarded.

Previous experience engaging with KOLs/TLs is preferred.

Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting scientific data and academic /scientific writing.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with thorough attention to detail ensuring timely follow-through and closure with Thought Leaders, fellow MSL and other internal stakeholders.

Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

 

You @ Bayer

We are committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity and flexibility. At Bayer everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, personality, thinking styles or background.  We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

 

Be part of something bigger 

At Bayer we support your career. Ready to join our team? Click Apply. For more information about this role and the innovative suite of benefits on offer, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Team via  [email protected] .

Recruitment agencies please note that this position will be managed via our in-house Talent Acquisition Team. Bayer does not accept any unsolicited resumes.

Location:

Australia : Queensland : Brisbane

Division:

Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code:

879376

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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 924 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 130 biopharma companies.

924Comparable roles tracked
799Currently active
130Companies hiring similar roles
58Countries represented

Salary context

175 of 924 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Clinical Coordinator · Pfizer $79,400/yr – $132,400/yr
Peer group range $105,900 – $458,800 (median $232,750)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 924 comparable roles

United States379
China's Mainland69
Japan61
China57
India50
Germany40

+ 52 more countries

Seniority mix

502 of 924 peers have a known seniority level

Director148
Manager125
Senior97
Associate55
Associate Director39
Senior Director20
Executive/VP11
Principal5
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc2

Therapeutic area mix

326 of 924 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology114
Immunology52
Neuroscience35
Cardiovascular / CVRM34
Respiratory21
Vaccines & Infectious Disease21
Rare Disease21
Dermatology & Aesthetics20
Ophthalmology4
Gastroenterology4

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