Medical Science Liaison in Melbourne

Overview

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research‑driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group that supports patients globally with advances in reproductive, women's health, gastroenterology, urology, and uro‑oncology gene therapy.

The company values entrepreneurial culture, collaboration across commercial, medical, and R&D teams, and a patient‑centric approach.

Position Summary

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – responsible for developing strong relationships with key external experts, advancing medical affairs initiatives, and providing scientific support to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a KOL list for the designated territory and therapeutic area.
• Schedule and conduct regular interactions with KOLs, aligning with the medical plan and meeting activity KPIs.
• Provide high‑quality medical and scientific support to internal teams, including clinical and sales/marketing training.
• Support evidence‑generation activities and act as local support for phase IV studies and investigator‑initiated trials (IIT).
• Coordinate with commercial teams to address clinicians' scientific and clinical needs and ensure medical education activities align with medical strategy.
• Maintain up‑to‑date scientific expertise, actively review literature, and attend local, regional, and global medical affairs events.
• Prepare and present critical reviews of scientific publications and congresses to internal and external audiences.
• Use the Ferring CRM system (OCE) to plan and record KOL interactions in a timely manner.
• Develop, update and execute territory and individual KOL development plans aligned with medical strategy.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise and cross‑functional support for internal brand teams and Market Access activities.
• Monitor competitor activity and provide insights to medical and commercial colleagues.
• Identify medical education needs and opportunities; collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute programs such as symposia, webinars, and speaker tours.
• Attend scientific congresses (domestic and international) to support medical and commercial activities.
• Generate and communicate actionable medical insights.
• Maintain compliance with MA Code, SOPs and PV requirements, and achieve agreed Medical Excellence and CRM quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an MSL in the Australian pharmaceutical industry.
• Tertiary scientific/clinical qualifications.
• Experience with compliance responsibilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, tenacity, resilience, and adaptability in complex and changing environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a technical setting.
• Track record of communicating science and collaborating transparently.
• Ability to analyse and take action without compromising quality within required timeframes.
• High degree of emotional intelligence and intercultural adaptability.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills.

Benefits

Accredited Great Place to Work employer – hybrid and flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Location

Ferring Australia – Ferring Pharmaceuticals, a privately owned, research‑driven specialty biopharmaceutical group.

Equal Opportunity

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

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