Medical Science Liaison

Job Description:
At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Our Commercial, Medical and R&D teams collaborate as trusted partners with patient groups, clinicians, policy makers and the scientific community to identify and develop new opportunities to help patients. Customer centric, we offer an empowering, entrepreneurial culture - and a place to thrive and grow.

Ferring+You

You will play a pivotal role in the success of the Medical Affairs team and other functions as required. Through this role you will advance Ferring’s ambition to be a scientific leader. The MSL will develop strong relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), creating an ongoing dialogue based on peer-to-peer scientific exchange and being a valued partner in improving patient outcomes. The MSL will be responsible for driving Medical Affairs initiatives in field and in the collection, documentation and sharing of insights that are relevant to Ferring’s therapeutic areas of interest.

Your day at Ferring

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with KEEs, healthcare professionals (HCPs), researchers, and other stakeholders in the relevant therapeutic areas. With a strong NSW focus, this role will also require engagement of interstate KEEs so the ability to travel as needed is paramount.

Acting as a bridge between Ferring and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in advancing scientific knowledge, supporting clinical trials, and ensuring that healthcare professionals have the latest evidence to inform their practice.

You will frequently engage with your KEE list to communicate complex scientific data (clinical trial results, publications, etc.) in an understandable and engaging manner. Additionally, the MSL will support the broader Medical Affairs team through involvement in a range of initiatives such as symposia at scientific meetings, developing and delivering medical education activities and facilitating and supporting investigator-initiated studies (IIS).

In addition, the MSL is vital to supporting Ferring’s current and future endeavours through the gathering and reporting of insights from the field that inform product development, clinical trials, and marketing strategies.

You will stay current with the latest medical and scientific research and trends in therapeutic areas of focus, through attendance at relevant scientific meetings both domestic and international, as required, as well as self-directed learning and Ferring provided educational opportunities.

The MSL will provide scientific support for new product launches and regulatory submissions.

Behind our innovation There’s you

You should possess the following:

- Previous experience as an MSL in the Australian pharmaceutical industry
- Tertiary scientific/clinical qualifications
- Experience with compliance responsibilities
- Shows integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability in complex situations and changing environments
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and effectively communicates, in a technical environment
- Demonstrated track record and passion for communicating science
- Able to work collaboratively and transparently
- Able to swiftly analyse and take action without compromising quality and be accountable within required timeframes
- Utilizes excellent communication skills and demonstrates intercultural adaptability and a high degree of emotional intelligence
- Demonstrates attention to detail, while being able to work on multiple projects
- Able to plan proactively, prioritize and maintain focus in a complex and changing environment
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal English language skills

People come first at Ferring
- Accredited Great Place to Work® employer, offering hybrid and flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits for its employees
- Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
- Our inclusive support package - “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role
- Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
- Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’