Pipeline MSL - Respiratory
About this opportunity
About GSK
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our success absolutely depends on our people. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Science Liaison to join our Respiratory Medical Affairs team, supporting highly anticipated future pipeline launch es across New South Wales and Queensland.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of respiratory care before launch. Working at the forefront of science and innovation, you'll engage with leading respiratory specialists, healthcare professionals, scientific experts and clinical trial sites , building trusted partnerships that help advance disease understanding and improve patient outcomes.
As a trusted scientific partner, you'll play a key role in generating medical insights, supporting clinical research activities and helping prepare the healthcare community for emerging treatment advances. You'll also collaborate closely with cross-functional colleagues, giving you broad exposure across Medical Affairs and the wider business.
Your role will be varied and will include:
Building strategic scientific partnerships with respiratory specialists, key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals across the territory
Leading high-quality scientific exchange on emerging data, unmet patient needs and evolving treatment pathways
Supporting clinical research activities through investigator engagement, site identification and collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations teams
Identifying and communicating medical insights that help shape medical strategy and future initiatives
Partnering cross-functionally across Medical, Clinical Operations, Commercial and Market Access teams to deliver a customer-focused approach
About you
We are looking for a scientifically credible and externally focused medical professional who is passionate about advancing patient care through science.
You'll thrive in a highly collaborative environment, enjoy building influential external partnerships and be excited by the opportunity to help bring innovative respiratory medicines to patients.
You will need:
An advanced science, clinical, medical or healthcare-related qualification
Respiratory experience and experience within Medical Affairs or the pharmaceutical industry
Strong scientific communication skills with the ability to engage confidently in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue
Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, external experts and internal stakeholders
Ability to travel extensively across Queensland and New South Wales
Why join us?
At GSK, we challenge ourselves to get Ahead Together – to make a positive impact on global health; for growth; in an environment where people can thrive. Our culture inspires our performance.
By joining GSK, you'll enjoy:
A flexible and life-friendly working approach, allowing you to do your best work
Being in a diverse organisation that reflects the communities that we work within
Development and progression at a global scale, with international opportunities
5 Feel Good Days and 1 volunteer day (on top of your annual leave)
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks' additional leave per year
Access to discounted health insurance
Certified 'Great Place To Work® May 2026-May 2027'
Skills
Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [email protected] . Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.
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