[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison @Thermo Fisher Scientific

Role Description

Join us as a Medical Scientific Liaison Specialist III, contributing your expertise to advancing our research and development initiatives.

The role will drive market advancement of Thermo Fisher Scientific special protein diagnostics for blood and immune system disorders through:

• Creation and communication of scientific information
• Education and clinical practice change
• Development and engagement of key opinion leader relationships
• Acceleration of adoption and integration of diagnostic assays through synthesis of clinical evidence, research papers, and scientific congresses

This UK remote position, covering South London and the South coast of England, will be part of the global Medical and Scientific Affairs (MSA) team and function as a member of the Scientific Affairs & Education team reporting to the Field MSL Manager, UK and Ireland.

What You'll Do:

• Congresses & Presentations:
  • Represent MSA at UK congresses, symposia & customer events
  • Share clinical takeaways and standard processes across internal and external customers, divisions & functions
  • Build and maintain relations with clinicians, scientists, and patient advocacy organisations
• Clinical Studies:
  • Initiate and support clinical studies to generate evidence related to the utility of diagnostic assays
  • Collaborate across multiple Global teams such as Marketing, Product Innovation, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) teams
• Products, Technical:
  • Engage with clinical key decision makers and Key Opinion Leaders to support adoption and appropriate use of PDX assays and products
  • Meet with clinicians, laboratorians & customers including UK Key Opinion Leaders
  • Training / education of internal and external partners
  • Prepare & implement materials required to support special protein diagnostics products
• Guidance and Support:
  • Lead clinical and scientific discussion of PDX products on behalf of MSA in the UK region
  • Answer scientific / medical queries from local and regional teams
  • Provide educational support to UK sales organizations

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in clinical or scientific subject, preferably in immunology, oncology, or haematology
• Experience in Medical / Scientific Affairs, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory or Operations
• High level of familiarity and competence in computer use; specifically the Microsoft Office suite applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams & Outlook)
• Fluency in English both writing & orally
• Full UK driving license
• Ability to travel 80%

Requirements

• Assists in implementing a scientific affairs and education tactical plan, aligned with the global strategic roadmap and tactical plans
• Develops, influences, and uses key opinion leader network to drive advocacy for our products
• Assists in implementing symposiums and encourages abstracts at major national/international congresses
• Provides MSA coverage of key medical/scientific congresses and cooperative group meetings as needed
• Identifies and engages national groups working with guidelines
• Partners with field sales and sales management to provide peer-to-peer programming for targeted clinicians/laboratorians/KOLs
• Works with PLCM and Marketing teams to provide clinical expertise in message development
• Advises on developments in the clinical and market environment as relevant to the objectives of the organization
• Adjusts plans appropriately to assure successful goal attainment

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Dedication and commitment to putting patients at the core of what we do
• Passionate learner of core technical and clinical subject matter
• Strong presentation, data analysis & influencing skills
• Ability to synthesize and communicate in-depth clinical information clearly and concisely
• Proven organizational skills with an ability to prioritize based on key result areas
• Takes initiative and has the ability to work autonomously with a hardworking, upbeat, and positive demeanor
• A standout colleague who interacts well with all key groups

Benefits

• Global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence
• Collaborative environment where contributions truly make a difference