Medical Science Liaison Neurosciences
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The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Neurosciences serves as a scientific ambassador for Novartis, facilitating high-quality, peer-to-peer scientific exchange with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Medical Experts (MEs), investigators, and key stakeholders within the Neurosciences therapeutic area. This field-based role is responsible for building trusted scientific partnerships, generating and communicating medical insights, supporting evidence generation, and contributing to the development and execution of the local medical strategy.The MSL acts as the bridge between the external medical community and internal cross-functional teams, ensuring that patient needs, scientific advancements, and healthcare system insights inform medical strategy and enhance patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:Scientific Engagement & External PartnershipsEstablish and maintain credible scientific relationships with Medical Experts (MEs), investigators, and key healthcare stakeholders in Neurosciences.Ensure appropriate identification, mapping, and prioritization of Key Accounts across the territory.Develop and execute strategic ME engagement plans aligned with country and therapeutic area priorities.Conduct compliant, evidence-based scientific exchange regarding disease state management, clinical data, and Novartis therapies.Identify opportunities to engage MEs when specific medical needs, scientific questions, or evidence gaps are recognized.Medical Insights & Strategic ContributionGather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights from external stakeholders.Inform and help shape local medical strategy by translating field insights into meaningful recommendations.Provide perspective on emerging scientific trends, unmet patient needs, treatment paradigms, and healthcare system dynamics within Neurosciences.Collaborate with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams to support launch readiness and lifecycle management activities.Clinical Research SupportSupport Novartis-sponsored clinical research programs through identification and engagement of appropriate investigators and study sites.Collaborate with Clinical Operations to optimize trial execution and investigator engagement.Provide scientific and educational support to potential and active research sites.Facilitate the Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) process in response to investigator requests, following company policies and compliance requirements.Scientific Education & Internal SupportServe as a scientific resource for disease area and product-related training for matrix field teams and internal stakeholders.Deliver scientific updates and support interpretation of clinical evidence for cross-functional partners.Participate in scientific conferences, congresses, advisory boards, and educational activities to maintain awareness of the evolving Neurosciences landscape.Compliance & QualityRespond appropriately to unsolicited requests for medical and scientific information from healthcare professionals.Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Novartis Ethics, Risk & Compliance (ERC) standards and applicable regulations.Report technical complaints, adverse events, and special situation cases related to Novartis products within 24 hours of awareness.Support the distribution of marketing samples where applicable and permitted by local regulations.Minimum RequirementsEducationAdvanced scientific degree required:MD, or equivalent in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Neuroscience, or related field.ExperienceMinimum 2-5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, scientific engagement, healthcare practice, or a related healthcare environment.Previous MSL experience preferred.Experience within Neurosciences, Neurology, Psychiatry, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimmunology, or other relevant therapeutic areas strongly preferred.Experience supporting clinical research activities and investigator interactions is desirable.Demonstrated ability to engage in high-quality scientific discussions with healthcare professionals and medical experts.Technical & Functional CompetenciesStrong knowledge of clinical research principles and evidence generation.Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data.Strong medical insight generation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.Excellent presentation, communication, and scientific storytelling skills.Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and influence without direct authority.Strong planning, prioritization, and territory management skills.LanguagesAdvanced English proficiency (written and verbal)
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