GSK Looking for Medical Science Liaison – Vaccines at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

Site Name: New Zealand – North Island – Auckland


Posted Date: May 27 2022

Medical Science Liaison, Vaccines

12 Month Contract

Auckland, NZ.

We are currently recruiting a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for a 12-month contract to join our high profile and market leading Vaccine’s portfolio. Reporting into the Senior Medical Advisor, the role will play a critical part in engaging with key specialists to evaluate and share scientific research, provide educational support, and gain valuable insights and feedback from healthcare professionals. The MSL will contribute to and implement the tactical / field medical plans in collaboration with the Vaccine Medical Affairs Managers, including speaking at non-promotional and educational engagements with healthcare professionals.

Your responsibilities will be broad and will include:

• Building and developing relationships with external experts & health care professionals in Vaccine/immunology field, participating in robust and transparent scientific dialogue.
• Responding to requests for scientific and medical information in a comprehensive, timely and customer focused manner.
• Facilitating presentations to nurses, Specialists and formulary committees.
• Providing medical input and expertise into the development of marketing strategy, promotional campaigns and collateral.
• Expanding your knowledge in pharmacology, drug development, medicines regulation, pharmacoeconomics, and drug safety.
• Continuing to develop and build an in-depth knowledge of the science and evidence relating to medicines, devices and other treatment options within Vaccines.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant qualification in Science including but not limited to Pharmacy or Pharmacology.
• A PhD with expertise in vaccines/immunology. (preferred)
• Experience in a Medical Science Liaison role (preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to interpret and relay complex scientific information.
• Comfort and confidence presenting to groups.
• Experience working in cross functional teams.
• Strong technology proficiency as well as being prepared and open to trial new tools and channels to engage effectively with Healthcare professionals/KOLs.

Our medical team is a high performing, engaged and collaborative group of people who are genuinely motivated by the impact that our products make to patient’s lives.

This role represents a great chance to showcase your scientific expertise and presentation skills in a fast paced and varied environment and to be part of a global business that is focussed and committed to helping people to feel better and live longer.

At GSK we value diversity and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution.

About GSK:

At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Healthcare, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we’re making the most significant changes we’ve made to our business in over 20 years. We’re on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and genetics science; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands.

With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent, and technology to get ahead of disease together – all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; and as a new GSK where outstanding people thrive.

Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culture that is ambitious for patients – so we deliver what matters better and faster; accountable for impact – with clear ownership of goals and support to succeed; and where we do the right thing. So, if you’re ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at this exciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together.

• If you are successful then the next stage of the process will require you to participate in a short automated video interview (no more than 10 mins). This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your customer facing skills and to demonstrate the skills and experience that you can bring to the role.

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Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.

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