Medical Scientific Liaison, Rheumatology

(Senior)
Medical Scientific Liaison, Rheumatology (NSW or VIC)Job ID REQ-10059803Aug 15, 2025AustraliaSummaryNovartis, a leader in medical advancements, is seeking a Senior/Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) to join our growing Immunology/Rheumatology team.
In this newly established, customer-facing, field-based position, you will play a pivotal role in advancing early assets within our rheumatology pipeline.In this role, you will develop and manage professional relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and healthcare decision-makers.
Your primary focus will be to provide essential medical and scientific support across the Immunology therapy area, influencing clinical development and enhancing scientific engagement.
This position can be based in either NSW or VIC.About the RoleEstablish and maintain long-standing professional relationships with medical experts and key stakeholders to facilitate scientific dialogue and ensure access to current and emerging information on the Novartis portfolio.Educate medical experts, speakers, and investigators on novel and emerging data, including information on patient-critical issues that support the quality use of medicines.Develop and implement strategic plans to align and optimize development activities.Provide up-to-date scientific information and product data to medical experts and healthcare professionals.Support investigational sites and collaborate cross-functionally with TMO and Medical Advisors to recommend investigators for Phase I-IV clinical programs.Assist Medical Leads in the setup, implementation, and execution of Novartis-sponsored educational activities and local clinical studies.Prepare deliverables for scientific and medical meetings; attend and support these meetings, report customer feedback and insights, and assess the impact of competitive intelligence for internal and external sharing.Contribute to cross-functional teams through therapy area and product training, and coordinate customer engagement collaboratively.A relevant qualification such as a PhD or postgraduate degree in Immunology/Rheumatology is advantageous but not mandatory.Strong knowledge of disease management and medical research, preferably in Immunology/Rheumatology, with a working understanding of the Australian healthcare system.Proven experience in establishing and nurturing credible relationships with medical experts and decision-makers.Ability to quickly synthesize recent scientific information and analyze it within strategic and regulatory contexts, demonstrating strong personal integrity and customer focus.Excellent interpersonal communication and advanced presentation skills, with a collaborative approach to both internal operations and external engagement.Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, field-based environment.A highly innovative and learning mindset, with a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and progressive team at Novartis, apply today to join us in making a meaningful impact on Immunology and rheumatology care.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science.
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