General Medicines
Where bold ideas and groundbreaking science shape
the future
of care

Medical Science Liaison - Neurology/MS

• Location: Melbourne, Australia

• Over 60% travel expected

• Competitive salary, Car Allowance & annual bonus included 

About the job

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) engage with healthcare professionals, institutions and payers, in a non- promotional manner, to identify and address their needs. MSLs use their scientific expertise to communicate and form partnerships to deliver the medical strategy, capture actionable insights and ultimately improve patient pathways and outcomes.

• To build and develop enduring value-based trusted partnerships, through scientific engagement and exchange, with healthcare professionals and institutions in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment

• To engage proactively and reactively with healthcare professionals, payers and institutions.

• To execute the Country Medical Plan.

• To generate actionable and valuable insights and propose solutions.

• To create cross functional partnerships and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

• All MSLs comply with the local and corporate compliance frameworks for external and internal interactions and complete all global/local mandatory trainings.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities

• Through scientific engagement and exchange, MSLs build and develop enduring needs-based peer- to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals, institutions and payers.

• Generate and share actionable and valuable insights and propose solutions/actions in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate tools available.

• Work closely with their office based medical counterpart to shape, develop and co- execute the Country Medical Plan.

• Provide scientific support for internal functions such as commercial, market access, regulatory/PV and R&D regarding scientific trainings and updates.

• Support development and execution of clinical trials

About you 

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or Master's) in medical or life sciences. 

• Minimum MSL experience for 2 years 

• Strong knowledge of the Neurology/Immunology space.

• Strategic mindset and stakeholder engagement experience

• An in-depth knowledge of the disease state, therapeutic area, the relevant products in the portfolio and in the pipeline

• Strong communication and presentation skills to simplify complex topics, good negotiation and networking skills 

• Familiarity with omnichannel tools and being able to communicate via digital channels from remote (non- office based) environment

• A good understanding of (or prior experience in) clinical development and clinical research

• The ability to critically evaluate clinical study protocols, reports and publications

• Good knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process and its impact on the product portfolio

• Strong business acumen, understanding importance of and being able to build strategic plans and implement medical initiatives.

Why choose us?

Whilst we work hard and aim to lead the market, we also value our people. As part of the team, you will be encouraged to find balance between high performance and well-being. You will be working with a team known for supporting personal development and supporting future career aspirations.    

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. 

• Take good care of yourself and your family with benefits including, prevention and wellness  programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. 

• Enjoy a well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. 

• In 2023 we were named Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Place to Work in Health. 

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. 

At Sanofi, we embrace a modern hybrid working model that combines the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Our hybrid policy requires three days in the office per week (with one being either Monday or Friday) and offers the flexibility to work remotely for two days weekly. 

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