Medical Science Liaison Neurosciences

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Engagement & External Partnerships

• Establish 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 Contribution

• Gather, 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 Support

• Support 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 Support

• Serve 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 & Quality

• Respond 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 Requirements

Education

• Advanced scientific degree required:
  • MD, or equivalent in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Neuroscience, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 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 Competencies

• Strong 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.

Languages

• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal)