Junior Medical Science Liaison Cardiovascular - Maternity Cover; Piemonte, Liguria, Valle d’Aosta

Position: Junior Medical Science Liaison Cardiovascular - Maternity Cover (Piemonte, Liguria, Valle d’Aosta)
Location: Basiglio

Introduction to Role   Are you ready to turn cardiovascular science into real-world change across Piemonte, Liguria and Valle d’Aosta? Can you see yourself building trusted partnerships that move evidence into practice and improve outcomes for patients at scale?
In this fixed-term role, you will be the regional scientific face for our cardiovascular portfolio, advancing a medical plan that addresses overlapping disease areas and risk factors. You will connect external expertise with internal strategy, ensuring that insights from clinical practice and real‑world data inform how we develop, communicate and deliver our science.
Working closely with colleagues across medical and commercial functions, you will lead peer‑to‑peer scientific exchange with Key External Experts and clinical investigators. Your work will accelerate evidence‑based care, support high‑quality trial execution, and equip field teams to engage healthcare professionals with clarity and credibility.
Accountabilities     Scientific Exchange and External Engagement:
Act as the first regional point of contact for medical and scientific discussions on assigned products; build, expand and sustain non‑promotional peer‑to‑peer relationships with cardiologists, neurologists, internal medicine experts and other KEEs to advance the cardiovascular plan;
Evidence Generation and Insights:
Identify evidence gaps and discuss Investigator‑led research opportunities (ESR) in line with strategy and SOPs; capture, synthesize and share strategic medical insights to shape plans and pipeline decisions;
Competitive Intelligence:
Provide medical input with critical review of competitor data and materials; translate insights into timely, actionable guidance for cross‑functional partners;
Cross‑Functional

Collaboration:

Work closely with field and headquarters colleagues across account management, market access, medical and analytics to uncover opportunities and deliver regional objectives through regular contacts and team meetings;
Local Medical Planning:
Identify local medical needs using an account‑centric approach; design and execute a Local Medical Plan aligned with national and global strategies and integrated into the local business plan;
Trial Support:
Partner with Medical Advisors/Medical Lead and Clinical Operations on site identification, feasibility assessment and issue resolution for national and international studies;
Medical Education and Information:
Manage medical information requests; plan and deliver compliant scientific education via face‑to‑face, virtual and regional events to disseminate current evidence to KEEs;
Field Force Partnership:
Continuously update field teams on therapeutic science and evidence to elevate engagements with medical targets, especially within priority accounts and regional scientific events;
Society and Community Engagement:
Develop and maintain collaborations with relevant scientific societies and communities to expand the reach and impact of our science;
Compliance and Patient Safety:
Conduct all activities in line with Company Values, Code of Conduct, internal procedures and Italian legislation; support the Medical and Patient Safety teams with adverse event follow‑up as required.
Essential Skills/Experience     Scientific Degree, scientific and clinical understanding
Fundamental knowledge of basic research, drug discovery, drug development, clinical environment
Knowledge of the local regulatory requirements related to medical affairs activities
Strong leadership capabilities
Empowerment and accountability
Excellent interpersonal skills
Project management experience
Communication skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information
Ability to work in team
Networking and influencing skills
Understanding of written/spoken English
Willingness to be part of international teams
Domicile in the working area
Desirable Skills/Experience     Knowledge of the Therapeutic Area
Experience as MSL or Medical Affairs
Medical Degree
PhD in the relevant TA
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