Medical Science Liaison
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies · Seville, Andalusia, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Job highlights
- Serve as a scientific expert for Terumo BCT.
- Drive research, publications, and education initiatives.
- Engage with medical community and thought leaders.
- Analyze data and identify medical research gaps.
- Travel extensively across EMEA region.
About the role
Job Summary
Acting as a medical and scientific expert, the Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will drive key initiatives in research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between Terumo BCT and the academic medical community. This role is crucial for identifying unmet medical needs in cell collections, therapeutic apheresis, cell & gene therapy, and general apheresis topics across EMEA. The MSL will analyze literature and data to address clinical and scientific questions related to Terumo BCT's business. They will foster relationships with international thought leaders and prescribers, identify gaps in medical research, and assist the TBCT organization in defining business directions and new therapeutic areas. The MSL may also support special projects like internal/external education, publication planning, and identifying research gaps. They will provide responses to medical information requests and support organizational business direction within the therapeutic area. This includes high-level troubleshooting and procedure optimization.
Essential Duties
- Act as a mentor and trainer for junior MSLs.
- Prepare and conduct advisory boards with key thought leaders.
- Lead key symposia and internal meetings on behalf of Medical Affairs.
- Lead special assignments and act as a leader for cross-functional teams.
- Develop and maintain scientific relationships with thought leaders, professional associations, and patient advocacy groups across EMEA.
- Serve as the primary Medical Affairs contact for clinical and scientific information exchanges with healthcare professionals.
- Ensure timely submission of monitoring reports for supported studies.
- Work with investigators to provide product information during their studies.
- Conduct formal presentations on clinical, scientific, or health-economic data.
- Maintain expert knowledge in cell collections, therapeutic apheresis, cell & gene therapy, and exchange therapies.
- Support clinical sites in optimizing cell collection workflows and implementing best practices on the Spectra Optia platform.
- Develop and deliver educational programs on therapeutic erythrocyte apheresis indications.
- Support the positioning of Terumo BCT's cell therapy technologies by engaging with stakeholders across EMEA.
- Respond to customer complaints from a medical/scientific perspective in collaboration with field specialists and the quality department.
- Provide input to the commercialization team and global product marketing on product innovation and unmet medical needs.
- Participate in developing tools and resources for the medical affairs team.
- Attend national and international medical education venues, gathering and reporting field intelligence.
- Assist customers with data abstraction and publication of clinical, scientific, or operational data.
- Provide scientific support for regional and international congresses.
- Provide medical, scientific, and technical review and opinions internally.
- Respond to and track medical information requests from healthcare professionals.
- Lead and/or coordinate special projects related to building scientific and medical competencies within the organization.
- Leverage AI-powered tools and digital platforms for evidence synthesis, literature screening, and content development.
- Stay current with emerging AI and digital tools relevant to medical affairs workflows.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Education: Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in Medical Affairs, MSL, clinical research, or equivalent scientific role.
Core Competencies
- High technical competence, strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and clinical experience.
- Didactic skills for educating customers on scientific troubleshooting and data analysis.
- Strong understanding of apheresis technology, cell collection, and/or blood component therapy.
- Independent contributor with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to contribute to team goals.
- Excellent organizational skills; self-directed and capable of managing multiple projects.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific or medical information.
- Ability to design and execute statistical analyses on clinical and operational datasets.
- Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to deliver formal responses to medical questions based on literature analysis.
- Experience with laboratory and clinical methods in hematology/blood banking/transfusion medicine is an asset.
- Familiarity with AI-powered research tools and digital platforms.
- Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications.
- Ability to work in a matrix structure, maintaining strong working relationships with various departments.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and ethical obligations.
- Experience or familiarity with clinical trial settings.
- Proven ability to establish working relationships with corporate, clinical, and academic professionals.
- Exceptional command of spoken and written English; additional European languages are a plus.
- Strong overall communication skills and interpersonal savvy.
- Demonstrated ability to be diplomatic and work with a multi-disciplinary team.
Profile
- Dynamic, extraverted personality
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Independent and autonomous
- Self-motivating
- Perseverant
- High level of ethics
- Curious about innovation, including AI and digital tools in medical affairs
Physical Requirements
Typical office environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Physical Requirements
Ability to manage a demanding travel schedule (40–60% across EMEA).
Key skills/competency
- Senior Medical Science Liaison
- Medical Affairs
- Cell & Gene Therapy
- Therapeutic Apheresis
- Clinical Research
- Scientific Communication
- Data Analysis
- Medical Education
- Thought Leader Engagement
- AI Tools in Medical Affairs
Skills & topics
- Senior Medical Science Liaison
- Medical Affairs
- MSL
- Cell & Gene Therapy
- Therapeutic Apheresis
- Clinical Research
- Scientific Communication
- Data Analysis
- Medical Education
- Thought Leader Engagement
- Spain
- EMEA
- MD
- PhD
- PharmD
- AI
- Spectra Optia
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in Medical Affairs, MSL roles, clinical research, and scientific communication. Emphasize your advanced degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Showcase your expertise: Demonstrate a strong understanding of apheresis technology, cell collection, and/or blood component therapy. Include any experience with AI-powered research tools.
- Prepare for scientific discussions: Be ready to discuss complex scientific and medical information, data analysis, and troubleshooting. Highlight your didactic skills and ability to educate clinicians.
- Emphasize your collaboration skills: Showcase your experience in building relationships with thought leaders, working in matrix structures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Highlight your adaptability: Mention your entrepreneurial spirit, independent work ethic, and ability to manage multiple projects while traveling extensively.
Technical preparation
Master apheresis and cell collection technologies.,Practice analyzing clinical and operational datasets.,Familiarize with AI research and literature tools.,Review hematology/transfusion medicine literature.
Behavioral questions
Describe mentoring junior colleagues effectively.,How do you build relationships with thought leaders?,Share an example of independent project management.,How do you communicate complex scientific data?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary role of a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies?
- The Senior Medical Science Liaison acts as a key medical and scientific expert, driving initiatives in research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence. They engage with the academic medical community, identify unmet medical needs in specific therapeutic areas, and analyze data to support Terumo BCT's business objectives.
- What are the essential duties for a Senior MSL at Terumo BCT?
- Essential duties include mentoring junior MSLs, conducting advisory boards, leading symposia, developing scientific relationships with thought leaders, exchanging clinical and scientific information, supporting research studies, and presenting data. They also maintain expert knowledge in relevant therapeutic areas and optimize cell collection workflows.
- What educational background is required for this Senior MSL position?
- An advanced degree is required, such as a Medical Doctor (MD), PhD, or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job may also be considered.
- What level of experience is needed to be considered for this Senior Medical Science Liaison role?
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Medical Affairs, MSL, clinical research, or equivalent scientific role is required for this position.
- What technical skills are crucial for a Senior MSL at Terumo BCT?
- Crucial technical skills include a strong understanding of apheresis technology, cell collection, and/or blood component therapy. The ability to design and execute statistical analyses on clinical datasets, familiarity with AI-powered research tools, and proficiency with PC software are also important.
- How much travel is expected for the Senior Medical Science Liaison role?
- The role requires a significant amount of travel, with an estimated 40-60% of the time spent traveling across the EMEA region to engage with stakeholders and attend medical venues.
- What are the key 'profile' characteristics sought in candidates for this Senior MSL position?
- Candidates should possess a dynamic and extraverted personality, an entrepreneurial spirit, and be independent, autonomous, self-motivating, and perseverant. A high level of ethics and curiosity about innovation, including AI and digital tools in medical affairs, are also highly valued.