Medical Science Liaison - Centurion

Sharing a Vision to Drive Healthcare Forward Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources. We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality. It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA COREâ„¢ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers. Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.About the Opportunity Our client company is seeking a highly motivated Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join their Medical Affairs team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a scientifically driven professional to engage with key healthcare stakeholders, support medical strategies, and contribute to improving patient outcomes within strategic therapeutic areas. As a field-based medical expert, you will build and maintain trusted scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. You will serve as a critical link between the medical community and internal teams, ensuring the exchange of accurate, balanced, and evidence-based scientific information. Key Responsibilities Scientific Engagement & Stakeholder Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and other key stakeholders. Execute therapeutic area-specific medical engagement plans aligned with broader medical strategies. Conduct scientific discussions and provide fair, balanced, and evidence-based medical information. Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare professionals. Deliver scientific presentations and educational sessions on disease states and approved product indications. Represent the medical team at scientific meetings, congresses, and industry events. Medical Affairs & Strategic Support Gather and communicate medical insights from the field to inform medical and business strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory functions. Provide scientific expertise and support to internal stakeholders. Contribute to the development and review of medical and scientific materials. Support advisory boards, educational initiatives, and peer-to-peer learning programs. Clinical Research & Evidence Generation Support clinical research activities and collaborate with external research partners where required. Stay current with scientific literature, clinical data, emerging research, and industry developments. Translate complex scientific information into meaningful insights for both external and internal audiences. Compliance & Quality Ensure all scientific interactions comply with applicable regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and company policies. Support pharmacovigilance and product safety reporting processes. Maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity and patient focus in all activities. Qualifications & Experience Essential Qualifications Master's Degree, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific or clinical qualification in a Life Sciences discipline. Strong scientific knowledge and ability to interpret clinical trial data and medical literature. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Preferred Experience Minimum of 2 years' experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or academic environment. Strong knowledge and experience of the Gastrointestinal (GI) therapeutic area is required Experience within Oncology, Haematology, or related therapeutic areas will be advantageous. Proven ability to engage effectively with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders. Key Competencies Scientific and clinical expertise Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement Strategic and analytical thinking Strong project and time management skills Cross-functional collaboration Adaptability and resilience Business acumen and commercial awareness Excellent written and verbal communication skills Additional Requirements Valid South African driver's licence. Own reliable vehicle available for business travel. Ability to work both in the office and in the field. Willingness to travel locally and occasionally internationally as required.