Medical Science Liaison Benelux

Company Overview: Eumedica Pharmaceuticals SA

EUMEDICA SA is an independent pharmaceutical company headquartered in Belgium specialising in niche hospital products. Our aim is to ensure the continuity of medical care for patients with serious and rare diseases. EUMEDICA SA also offers solutions for the logistical needs of internationally active pharmaceutical companies that use our services for the entire European market. With our expertise and fast-growing distribution network, we guarantee each of our customers the best possible service in terms of technology, quality and personnel.

The company is active internationally and is looking to expand its activities in the Benelux region by developing a local function of: Medical Science Liaison - Benelux.

Medical Science Liaison Benelux: Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive, well-organised and experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs department, acting as a vital link between healthcare professionals and the company. The Medical Science Liaison Benelux combines a high level of scientific knowledge with excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage and build relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders (KOLs). This role involves providing scientific discussions on topics related to infectiology, pain, cardiovascular and gastroenterology, aiding physicians in making informed diagnostic and treatment decisions, and improving clinical practice and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Expertise and Communication:

• Maintain a high level of scientific knowledge across all disease areas by staying updated on newly published data.
• Communicate scientific data effectively, providing medical information to healthcare professionals and responding to complex medical queries.
• Support internal teams, including Medical Affairs, Marketing, Field Force, and Key Account Management by sharing scientific insights, providing scientific training and participating in joint field activities.
• Develop a deep understanding of our products, their clinical environment, and the patient pathways within hospitals.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and maintain networks with healthcare professionals and KOLs within the assigned territory.
• Conduct hospital visits to engage in scientific discussions and provide clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals.
• Organise and participate in advisory boards, representing the company at congresses, symposia, and other scientific meetings.
• Identify and train potential speakers on new data to effectively disseminate information.
• Support national/local activities in other therapeutic areas associated with Eumedica portfolio (pain management, cardiovascular diseases, gastroenterology, psychiatry, ...).

Internal Collaboration and Reporting:

• Document and report activities to the Medical Affairs department, providing insights into the medical community and guidance on training and promotional material content.
• Detect signals from external experts, translating these into opportunities or threats for the company.
• Offer feedback on clinical practice trends and identify gaps in our therapeutic areas.

Research and Clinical Support:

• Monitor and support ongoing investigator-driven studies.

You report directly to the Medical Science Liaison Lead.

Your Profile

• MD, PharmD or PhD in life-sciences with a proven experience in antimicrobial chemotherapy.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, with advanced presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to develop and foster credible peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and decision makers.
• Ability to synthesize scientific information and communicate it effectively to HCPs.
• Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and flexible, capable of working independently within the assigned responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel (full time field-based position). This means that overnight stays in hotels shall be necessary to cover Benelux.
• Ideally located in Belgium.
• Fluency in English, French, and Dutch is essential.
• Proficiency with IT tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

• A full time, long-term contract.
• A competitive salary package matching your experience.
• A diverse role with opportunities to develop your skills.
• A dynamic and ambitious environment with potential for growth.

Key skills/competency

• Medical Science Liaison
• KOL Engagement
• Scientific Communication
• Medical Affairs
• Infectiology
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Benelux Market
• Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
• Stakeholder Management
• Clinical Research Support