Medical Science Liaison – Rare Diseases
Location:
Spain
Field-Based Role
Position Overview
This is a field-based role focused on supporting medical engagement and scientific exchange within the rare disease space. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will act as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals (HCPs), contribute to evidence generation, and support internal strategy with real-world insights. The MSL will serve as a key bridge between the external medical community and internal stakeholders, ensuring credible, balanced, and up-to-date scientific communication.
Key Responsibilities
External Scientific Engagement
* Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), rare disease specialists, and patient advocacy groups.
* Map and regularly update key stakeholders across Spain within relevant rare disease networks.
* Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries from HCPs with fair, balanced, and evidence-based information.
* Lead scientific discussions and deliver presentations on disease area education, current therapies, pipeline assets, and unmet needs.
* Support and coordinate advisory boards, expert meetings, educational workshops, and medical symposia.
Insight Gathering and Strategic Contribution
* Capture and share actionable insights from the field regarding treatment practices, access barriers, and patient journeys.
* Communicate findings with cross-functional teams to inform medical planning, clinical development, and market access strategy.
* Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance and quality reporting obligations.
Data Generation and Clinical Research Support
* Identify opportunities for real-world data collection, registries, and investigator-initiated research in rare diseases.
* Support feasibility assessments, site identification, and engagement for company-sponsored clinical trials.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for unsolicited research concepts and support the evaluation process.
Scientific Expertise and Internal Support
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge in rare disease biology, emerging therapies, and relevant clinical data.
* Deliver internal briefings, congress summaries, and support the review of scientific content across functions.
* Contribute to medical training and support development of compliant materials for internal and external use.
* Attend major congresses and scientific meetings to gather insights and represent the company.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with medical, market access, commercial, and clinical operations teams to provide strategic input and scientific support.
* Align field activities with local and regional medical strategies.
* Use CRM tools to document interactions and ensure consistent reporting in line with company policies.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Advanced degree in life sciences or medicine (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
* Experience in rare diseases or other highly specialized therapeutic areas.
* Prior MSL or medical affairs experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
* Strong clinical understanding of rare disease pathology, treatment landscape, and care models.
* Familiarity with investigator-led research and clinical trial processes.
* Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance standards relevant to medical affairs.
Key Competencies
* Excellent scientific communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strategic, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to drive collaboration.
* Self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of working independently.
* Fluent in Spanish and English.
* Willingness to travel up to 80% across Spain.
Working Environment
Join a purpose-driven team passionate about improving the lives of patients affected by rare diseases. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading specialists, shape early access to innovation, and be part of a company that values science, collaboration, and long-term impact.