09 Aug
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Clinigen
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Warriewood
09 Aug
Clinigen
Warriewood
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) plays a critical role in supporting the quality use of medicines by providing timely, accurate and balanced scientific information to external stakeholders in infectious diseases. This field-based role requires a two-way dialogue to support appropriate and evidence-based use of the companies anti-infectives product(s) in alignment with antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) principals and both company and industry compliance standards. The MSL will engage with healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and other relevant stakeholders as appropriate to facilitate scientific exchange, generate insights, and support initiatives aimed to enhance patient care.
Key responsibilities Build and maintain ethical, peer-to-peer relationships with external experts, including infectious diseases physicians, respiratory and intensive care physicians, microbiologists, AMS leads and hospital pharmacists
Provide balanced, accurate and up-to-date medical and scientific information in response to unsolicited enquiries
Capture and report scientific and clinical insights to inform medical strategy, unmet needs, evidence generation and policy development
Identify and collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and clinical experts in support of advisory boards, expert meetings and educational programs Medical Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain scientific and medical expertise in the field of antimicrobial and anti-infective therapy
Engage with KOLs, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to build partnerships and establish the product's scientific credibility
Map treatment pathways and protocols within hospitals and healthcare settings
Conduct scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to support evidence-based practices and place in therapy
Ensure the appropriate and compliant dissemination of scientific data and medical information
Provide medical training and education to internal teams, including the sales and marketing team as required
Develop and deliver medical presentations and facilitate discussions at key medical meetings and conferences Medical Support & Customer Engagement Provide insights to the cross functional team in support of quality use of Link's anti-infectives products
Support medical education activities, including symposia, webinars, and key opinion leader (KOL) engagements
Attend scientific conferences, medical meetings and institutional engagement to represent Link Healthcare's scientific interests appropriately. Provide therapeutic area training and scientific support to cross-functional colleagues in accordance with company and country policies as required Regulatory & Compliance Escalate any adverse events reports, product quality complaints, or compliance concerns to the appropriate pathways within required timelines
Participate in and complete audits, training and compliance processes as required by company and/or regulatory requirements within required timelines and as per ethical standards Key Competencies And Skills Strategic Planning & Execution Medical Plan Implementation - Contribute to the on-time creation and support per plan execution of annual medical plans, in alignment with cross-functional objectives. 2 Medical Support & Customer Engagement Insights - Deliver at least 6 actionable insights per month. Insights should be of suitable quality to share with Link Healthcare's alliance partner
Conference & Event Participation - Ensure solid medical presence at all major industry conferences relevant to the product portfolio
Regulatory & Compliance
Compliance Adherence - Ensure 100% compliance with Medicines Australia Code of Conduct, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs
Financial & Performance Management
Budget Management - Ensure sufficient advance travel planning to ensure optimal availability, cost- effectiveness and alignment with travel policies Knowledge, Compliance & Regulatory: Ensure all medical activities align with Australian Antimicrobial Stewardship principals, company policies, industry regulations, and Medicines Australia/Medicines New Zealand codes
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Link Healthcare's standard operating procedures and policies and ensure compliance at all time
Comply with Link Pharmacovigilance requirements as per training
Ensure that duties are carry out in adherence to GCP regulations
Ensure every team member can work in a safe and healthy work environment
Contributes to a Quality-focused mindset; Quality is everyone's responsibility Administration Ensure filing and documentation is up-to-date and in compliant with standard processes and formats
Complete required reports within designated timeframes (e.g. expenses, product samples etc.)
Participate in meetings as needed
Liaise with management and staff to ensure projects are conducted efficiently
Communicate with staff & management using proper channels Additional Duties The list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but gives a general indication of the tasks involved. It is the nature of the Company that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and acknowledge that tasks not specifically covered in their job profile are not excluded.
Requirements Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline
Strong understanding of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) policies and hospital treatment protocols
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel extensively across ANZ as required
📌 Medical Science Liaison - Antimicrobial (Warriewood)
🏢 Clinigen
📍 Warriewood