Medical Advisor / Medical Science Liaison – Rare Diseases
Permanent Role
Previous MSL/Medical Affairs experience essential
Launch experience strongly preferred
Excellent opportunity for career progression
We are working
exclusively
with a well-established, highly respected pharmaceutical company with a strong reputation for
collaboration, innovation, and a genuinely positive culture
.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Medical Science Liaison / Medical Advisor
to play a pivotal role in the development and launch of therapies within
Rare Diseases
— an area where high-quality scientific engagement can make a meaningful difference to patients' lives.
The Role
As
MSL – Rare Diseases
, you will be a
field-based scientific expert
, responsible for building trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, centres of excellence, and patient advocacy groups. You will act as a key scientific bridge between the external medical community and internal teams, supporting education, evidence generation, and strategic decision-making across the lifecycle of rare disease therapies.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Exchange & Stakeholder Engagement
* Serve as the
primary scientific contact
for KOLs, specialist physicians, and rare disease centres of excellence
* Deliver
fair, balanced, and non-promotional
scientific exchange on disease areas and therapeutic options
* Gather high-quality
medical insights
to inform clinical development, medical strategy, and future planning
* Build and maintain strong, credible relationships with
patient advocacy groups
and specialist networks
Medical Education & Launch Excellence
* Provide medical leadership and support for
advisory boards, congresses, and educational initiatives
* Develop and deliver
high-impact scientific presentations
tailored to rare disease audiences
* Act as a scientific expert across
pre-launch, launch, and post-launch
phases
* Identify and engage
early adopters, KOLs, and centres of excellence
to drive disease and therapy awareness
* Deliver medical training to
cross-functional internal teams
(commercial, market access, patient advocacy) to ensure launch readiness
Clinical Research & Evidence Generation
* Support
investigator-initiated studies (IIS)
and company-sponsored clinical trials
* Identify potential trial sites and collaborate closely with investigators
* Provide real-world insights into
unmet need, standard of care, and patient journey
in rare diseases
Compliance & Governance
* Ensure all activities are conducted in line with
company policies, local regulations, and ethical standards
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of scientific interactions and field activity
* Act as a trusted scientific resource while maintaining strict
non-promotional boundaries
About You
Education & Experience
* Advanced scientific degree (
PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc in Life Sciences or related field
)
* Minimum
2–3 years' experience
in Medical Affairs or clinical research (MSL, CRA, or academic research)
* Previous experience in
Rare Diseases, Specialty, or Ultra-Orphan medicines
highly desirable
* Strong understanding of
clinical development, trial design, and evidence-based medicine
Skills & Competencies
* Ability to
interpret, synthesise, and communicate complex scientific data
clearly
* Strong relationship-building and networking capability with KOLs and HCPs
* Confident communicator, able to tailor messages for
clinical and non-clinical audiences
* Strategic mindset with appreciation of
access, regulatory, and healthcare system challenges
in rare diseases
* High integrity, compliance-focused, and self-motivated
* Comfortable working
independently in a field-based role
with significant travel
Key Performance Indicators
* Strength and quality of KOL relationships
* Value and impact of field-generated medical insights
* Support of clinical research and evidence generation
* Delivery of high-quality, compliant scientific education
* Timely and accurate reporting of medical activities
Location & Travel
* Field-based role
with approximately
70% travel
within territory
* Occasional
international travel
for congresses, investigator meetings, and training