Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Rare Disease

Location: Australia (Field-Based)

Reports To: Country Manager, Australia

Department: Medical Affairs, RoW Cluster

Travel: Approximately 60–70% domestic travel

About The Role

Pharming Australia is a growing biotech company dedicated to bringing creative therapies to patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to serve as a key scientific expert and strategic partner across Australia.

Focusing primarily on immunology, APDS (Activated PI3K-Delta Syndrome), and other primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs), this role will drive scientific engagement, build referral networks, support patient identification initiatives, and contribute to launch readiness and long-term medical strategy.

As part of a lean and entrepreneurial organization, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy and visibility, working closely with the Country Manager and global Medical Affairs to help improve outcomes for patients living with rare diseases.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Engagement & Stakeholder Management

- Build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, patient organizations, and key opinion leaders.
- Lead scientific exchange activities across immunology and related specialties.
- Collect and share medical insights to support cross-functional decision-making.
- Represent Pharming at scientific meetings, congresses, and advisory boards.

Patient Identification & Referral Development

- Develop and strengthen referral pathways across immunology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, haematology, and other relevant specialties.
- Identify barriers to diagnosis and treatment access.
- Support initiatives that improve disease awareness and patient identification.

Medical Affairs & Project Leadership

- Lead medical affairs projects,



including investigator-initiated studies, grants, and research collaborations.
- Plan and execute advisory boards and expert engagement activities.
- Support clinical research programs and future development opportunities within Australia.

Launch Readiness & Medical Strategy

- Contribute medical expertise to pre-launch and launch activities.
- Support KOL mapping, territory planning, disease-state education, and evidence-generation strategies.
- Provide local insights into unmet needs, treatment pathways, and healthcare system challenges.

Internal Scientific Leadership

- Act as the local scientific expert for assigned therapy areas.
- Deliver scientific training and education to internal colleagues.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and Global Medical Affairs teams.
- Support the review of medical and promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.

Compliance & Ethics

- Ensure all activities comply with Medicines Australia Code of Conduct, local regulations, and Pharming policies.
- Maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.

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Qualifications & Experience

Education

- Advanced scientific qualification (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent experience in a relevant biomedical discipline).

Experience

- Several years of Medical Affairs and/or MSL experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in immunology and/or rare diseases strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting pre-launch, launch, or growth-stage products is highly desirable.
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial, biotech, or start-up environment is advantageous.
- Australian Permanent Residency or unrestricted work rights required.
- Full Australian driver's licence required.
- Medicines Australia CEP certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong scientifi

📌 Senior Medical Science Liaison (Australia)
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