MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON - MADRID
Almirall · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- €85,000 / year
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Engage KOLs in scientific dialogue.
- Attend and speak at scientific events.
- Share medical and scientific knowledge.
- Gather external perception feedback.
- Support clinical research initiatives.
About the role
About Almirall
We’re building the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership and make an impact that matters. Our purpose is simple: to transform patients’ lives by addressing real needs. We work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference. Recognized as a Top Employer in Spain since 2008 and in Germany since 2025, we continue to invest in an environment where people can grow and move forward. If you care differently, you belong here.
Mission
Represent the company as scientific support in the territory, maintaining an appropriate dialogue of equity and balanced information in a non-promotional context to develop professional relationships of advisory, scientific information, and clinical research with external clients.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Establish and enhance the relationship with healthcare professionals considered by the Company as KOL (Key Opinion Leaders). Contribute to the identification of new KOLs.
- Attend congresses, symposiums, or other scientific events. Participate as a scientific speaker in clinical sessions.
- Convey the appropriate medical and scientific information to the assigned KOLs as needed.
- Acquire and maintain an updated deep scientific knowledge of the relevant active ingredients.
- Provide feedback to the organization on the external perception of each communicated active ingredient.
- Present the clinical value of the product to the evaluation managers in the territory.
- Promote and lead scientific meetings and medical training sessions within the area of influence at the level of healthcare influencers and evaluators.
- Collaborate in identifying potential researchers for Phase IIIb/IV studies.
- Promote, through support and advice, the initiation of studies by the assigned KOLs.
- Support the studies being conducted by the assigned KOLs.
- Attend internal forums for product information and strategy.
- Report any suspected adverse reactions to Pharmacovigilance that come to your knowledge.
Education And Experience
- Degree in Health Sciences.
- 3 - 5 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison.
- Desirable Dermatology therapeutic area expertise
Skills & Competences
- Communication skills.
- Availability to travel +50%.
Key skills/competency
- Medical Science Liaison
- Healthcare Professionals
- Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
- Scientific Information
- Clinical Research
- Dermatology
- Communication Skills
- Pharmacovigilance
- Scientific Meetings
- Medical Training
Skills & topics
- Medical Science Liaison
- MSL
- Dermatology
- Health Sciences
- KOL
- Key Opinion Leader
- Clinical Research
- Scientific Communication
- Pharmacovigilance
- Healthcare
- Medical Affairs
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Madrid
- Spain
- Almirall
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Health Sciences degree and 3-5 years of Medical Science Liaison experience, emphasizing any dermatology expertise.
- Showcase KOL engagement: Detail your success in building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and your ability to provide scientific information.
- Demonstrate scientific acumen: Emphasize your deep knowledge of active ingredients and your experience presenting clinical value.
- Highlight communication skills: Prepare examples of your ability to lead scientific meetings and training sessions.
- Confirm travel availability: Ensure your resume and application clearly state your willingness and ability to travel over 50%.
Technical preparation
Deepen knowledge of dermatology active ingredients.,Understand clinical trial phases (IIIb/IV).,Prepare to present clinical product value.,Familiarize with pharmacovigilance reporting.
Behavioral questions
Describe building KOL relationships.,How do you convey complex scientific info?,Share experience presenting clinical value.,How do you handle adverse reaction reports?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main responsibilities of a Medical Science Liaison at Almirall in Madrid?
- The main responsibilities of a Medical Science Liaison at Almirall in Madrid include representing the company as scientific support, developing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), sharing medical and scientific information, and supporting clinical research initiatives within the assigned territory. This role operates in a non-promotional context.
- What qualifications are required for the Medical Science Liaison role at Almirall?
- To be considered for the Medical Science Liaison position at Almirall, candidates need a Degree in Health Sciences and 3-5 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison. Expertise in the Dermatology therapeutic area is desirable.
- Is this Medical Science Liaison role at Almirall remote or requires travel?
- The Medical Science Liaison role at Almirall requires significant travel, with an availability to travel over 50% of the time. This indicates it is not a fully remote position and involves active engagement within the assigned territory.
- What kind of professional relationships will a Medical Science Liaison build at Almirall?
- A Medical Science Liaison at Almirall will build professional relationships focused on advisory, scientific information exchange, and clinical research collaboration with external clients, particularly Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the healthcare sector.
- How does Almirall support its employees' growth in this Medical Science Liaison position?
- Almirall invests in an environment where people can grow and move forward. As a recognized Top Employer, they provide opportunities for continuous learning, such as attending scientific events, participating in internal forums, and maintaining deep scientific knowledge, which aids in professional development for the Medical Science Liaison.
- What is the company culture like at Almirall for a Medical Science Liaison?
- Almirall's culture emphasizes transforming patients' lives by addressing real needs, working with care, acting with courage, keeping things simple, and focusing innovation where it makes a difference. They foster an environment where independent thinking, ownership, and impact are valued.