Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Sydney

Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Sydney

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Sydney, NSW 

Industry:

Medical Affairs

Contact Name:

Jodie Jokhan

Contact Email:

jjokhan@onqrecruitment.com.au

Contact Phone:


Date Published:

15-Nov-2026

Expiry Date:

15-Dec-2026

On Q Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a globally respected pharmaceutical organisation as they continue to expand their high-performing Medical Affairs team. 


We're seeking an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join their Sydney-based field medical team.


The Opportunity
As a Senior MSL, you'll serve as a trusted scientific partner to leading specialists, investigators and healthcare professionals across your territory. Working at the forefront of medical affairs, you'll facilitate meaningful scientific exchange, generate valuable field insights and contribute to initiatives that ultimately improve patient outcomes.


This is an opportunity to join an organisation where medical affairs is highly valued, scientifically driven and closely connected to strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide mentorship and scientific guidance to colleagues, contributing to overall team capability.
  • Develop and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with KOL's, investigators and healthcare institutions.
  • Deliver high-quality scientific communication and clinical discussions in both individual and group settings.
  • Gather and communicate medical insights from the field to support strategic decision making and evidence generation activities.
  • Support investigator-initiated studies, advisory boards, congresses and medical education programs.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access and Commercial teams.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving clinical and competitive landscape across relevant therapy areas.

About You

You are an experienced medical affairs professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and translating complex science into meaningful clinical conversations.

You will bring:
  • Advanced scientific or clinical qualifications (PhD, PharmD, MD, MBBS, MSc or equivalent).
  • Previous experience as a MSL or comparable field-based medical affairs professional within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • Strong therapeutic area expertise in diabetes, obesity, endocrinology, cardiometabolic disease, cardiovascular medicine or related specialties.
  • Demonstrated success engaging with specialists, KOLs and senior healthcare stakeholders.
  • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
  • A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly.
What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to represent a highly respected global healthcare organisation.
  • Collaborative, scientifically driven Medical Affairs culture.
  • Strong leadership, development and succession planning.
  • Competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous car allowance.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits.
  • Additional gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Modern technology package including laptop, tablet and mobile.
  • Genuine long-term career progression within a global organisation.

For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please apply via SEEK or contact On Q Recruitment.

Only Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents can be considered for this opportunity.
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