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Santen

Develops medicines and devices for eye health

Medical Science Liaison

Biology & BiotechPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeHamburg, Germany€83.6k - €114.9k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or another relevant natural-science field is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, clinical practice, scientific research, the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or another strongly science-oriented healthcare setting is required.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret and critically assess complex scientific and clinical information and communicate it clearly.
  • Experience working with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, or other relevant healthcare stakeholders is required.
  • Strong scientific knowledge and the ability to translate complex clinical data and evidence into clear, relevant scientific discussions are required.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage persuasively with experienced healthcare representatives and scientific experts, are required.
  • Relationship-management skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders are required.
  • Analytical thinking and the ability to identify relevant medical insights and derive actionable recommendations are required.
  • Strategic thinking, efficient planning, and strong organizational skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently, set priorities, and take responsibility for field activities in the assigned territory.
  • Fluent German and very good spoken and written English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage relevant scientific experts and healthcare stakeholders, and build trusted, long-term relationships.
  • Conduct balanced, evidence-based, non-promotional scientific exchanges and respond to unsolicited medical and scientific inquiries.
  • Collect, document, and communicate medical and scientific insights from external discussions, congresses, and the healthcare environment.
  • Identify unmet medical needs, evidence gaps, and emerging developments to support Medical Affairs priorities and determine appropriate medical actions.
  • Translate Medical Affairs priorities into effective medical-scientific field activities, prioritize interactions according to scientific needs and potential medical value, contribute field insights to strategy, and monitor activity effectiveness.
  • Identify evidence gaps and research opportunities, and support identification of suitable investigators and study centers.
  • Contribute to company-sponsored studies, observational studies, real-world evidence initiatives, investigator-initiated trials, and scientific publications within the assigned scope.
  • Maintain current knowledge of scientific literature, treatment guidelines, and clinical developments; attend relevant scientific congresses and share important developments and insights internally.
  • Deliver scientific presentations and educational activities; support development and review of Medical Affairs materials; contribute to internal scientific training and knowledge sharing; and continuously develop therapeutic and scientific expertise.
  • Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs and relevant cross-functional teams, sharing field insights while maintaining a clear boundary between non-promotional Medical Affairs activities and commercial activities.
  • Identify unmet medical needs and barriers affecting patient care, incorporate patient, physician, and health-system perspectives into insights and Medical Affairs activities, and collaborate with patient organizations and other healthcare stakeholders where appropriate and permitted.
  • Ensure activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies; maintain scientific independence; report adverse events and product quality complaints; document activities properly; complete required training; manage territory activities responsibly; and use approved digital tools.

Desired Qualifications

  • A PhD, MD, PharmD, or comparable advanced scientific qualification is preferred.
  • Experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in medical-scientific field work is preferred.
  • Experience in ophthalmology is desirable; candidates with a strong scientific background and the ability to develop expertise in the relevant therapeutic area will also be considered.

About the Company

Santen

Develops medicines and devices for eye health

Santen researches, develops, manufactures and markets medicines and medical devices for eye care. Its portfolio includes prescription treatments for glaucoma, dry eye, allergies and other eye conditions, alongside nonprescription products and surgical devices. The company combines laboratory research and clinical development with formulation, quality control and manufacturing to bring products to healthcare markets. It earns revenue from pharmaceutical and device sales, working through regional subsidiaries and commercial partners to supply healthcare professionals, pharmacies and other customers. Founded in 1890, Santen is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and sells products internationally.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
1890

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