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Alexion

Global biopharmaceuticals focusing on rare diseases

Medical Science Liaison Manager

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMunich, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A relevant life-science degree at Master or Diploma level is required.
  • Sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry as an MSL or substantial experience in scientific sales is required.
  • Experience presenting complex scientific data is required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written German and English is required.
  • Willingness to work from home and travel within the region and to medical, team, and other group meetings, potentially including some weekends, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and continuously maintain high scientific and medical expertise in adult and pediatric bone, liver, and metabolic diseases and adjacent specialties, especially in areas affecting Alexion, and be recognized internally and externally as an expert.
  • Maintain knowledge of and implement current local pharmaceutical regulations in conjunction with Regulatory Affairs, and ensure implementation of Alexion policies and procedures.
  • Ensure timely and informative scientific and medical exchanges with external customers and internal partners that accurately reflect scientific data and comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
  • Coordinate appropriate and timely responses to internal and external Medical Information enquiries in the region using global medical information resources and following local regulatory requirements.
  • Identify, develop, and align relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, other important customers and stakeholders, and professional organizations.
  • Deliver medical education presentations in varied settings, obtain valuable feedback, and disseminate it throughout the organization in collaboration with commercial field-based staff.
  • Support medical affairs practices assessing new indications, treating communities, patient pathways, diagnostic practices, and management strategies in relevant disease areas.
  • Identify potential investigators in relevant diseases for future clinical research projects and disease registries.
  • Support development and drive implementation of a local Medical Affairs Plan and strategy supporting best clinical practice and corporate objectives.
  • Support and implement the Brand and Affiliate Company Strategy to make accurate, comprehensive scientific product information available to decision makers and healthcare providers, including attending field-based calls with commercial colleagues when Medical Affairs expertise is needed.
  • Work with Affiliate leadership to identify and address staff training needs, and conduct and provide medical leadership to training programs for commercial teams and other functions in line with local and global strategy.
  • Manage requests for information and Alexion product supply in compassionate-use cases in accordance with local and Alexion procedures and regulations.
  • Maintain close working relationships with all country functions, including commercial operations, sales, and marketing teams.
  • Identify and implement high-impact medical research projects supporting business objectives, including Alexion-sponsored and investigator-initiated projects.
  • Support implementation of the local publication plan in alignment with local and global strategy and country functions and the EMEAC Medical Affairs team, including congress abstracts, publications, and case studies.
  • Attend appropriate national and international meetings and congresses to gather intelligence, support personal education, and develop relationships with important customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a rare or ultra-rare disease environment.
  • Well-established networks and active relationships with therapeutic-area-focused experts.
  • Experience launching new products.
  • Exposure to complex matrix organizations or experience working as part of a virtual team.

About the Company

Alexion

Global biopharmaceuticals focusing on rare diseases

Alexion, now the rare disease group within AstraZeneca, develops and sells therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases by targeting the complement immune system. Its drugs, such as Soliris and Ultomiris, inhibit the C5 component to slow or stop disease processes, while Strensiq and Kanuma address specific metabolic disorders. It differentiates itself through a deep focus on complement biology, pursuing first- or best-in-class therapies, and using a strategy that blends internal R&D with acquisitions to expand its pipeline. Its goal is to improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases and bring these therapies to a broader international market using AstraZeneca’s scale and capabilities.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1992

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