Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience

Role Overview

Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience at Novartis. This is a field-based role supporting the Neuroscience therapeutic area.

Role Purpose

The Medical Science Liaison acts as a scientific ambassador to strengthen Novartis' scientific presence, enable high-quality peer-to-peer scientific exchange with Healthcare Professionals and Medical Experts, support evidence-based decision making, and inform medical strategy through insight generation. The MSL bridges scientific needs from clinical practice with internal strategy to improve patient outcomes and reinforce Novartis' reputation for scientific excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Expert Engagement

• Build and execute Medical Expert engagement plans aligned with therapeutic area priorities.
• Identify, map, and engage key experts to address medical needs, scientific questions, and evidence gaps.
• Develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Healthcare Professionals and Medical Experts.

Scientific Exchange & Clinical Data

• Conduct scientific, evidence-based exchange with Healthcare Professionals and Medical Experts.
• Communicate new clinical data and publications to external stakeholders.
• Synthesize recent scientific information and analyze findings within strategic and regulatory settings.
• Translate emerging science into meaningful dialogue.

Education & Scientific Meetings

• Support medical education activities, scientific meetings, symposia, and educational initiatives.

External Insights & Strategy

• Gather and communicate external insights to inform medical strategy and address unmet patient needs.
• Support internal teams with clinical data interpretation.

Research Support

• Support clinical research by identifying study sites and facilitating collaboration for effective study execution.

Partnerships & Relationships

• Build strong partnerships with experts, scientific societies, and academic institutions.
• Serve as a trusted scientific resource to external partners.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• MD, PharmD, Pharmacist, PhD, or other life sciences degree with solid medical/technical background.
• Previous experience in the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area is preferred.
• Strong and sustainable performance track record.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Healthcare Professionals.
• Sound knowledge of the Healthcare System and research procedures.
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines, Good Clinical Practice, and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Research.
• Clinical Study Reports.
• Curious Mindset.
• Customer Relationship Management Software.
• Disease Management.
• Drug Development.
• Medical Information.
• Medical Research.
• Medical Writing.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Exceptional external customer focus and proven ability to build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders.
• Clinical research insight.
• Business and market knowledge.
• Influencing skills.

Additional Information

• This is a field-based role requiring the MSL to operate primarily in the field.
• The role provides flexibility to support multiple therapeutic area assets when required.