Careers

CSL Vifor is experiencing rapid growth due to pipeline acceleration and launches in rare diseases. We are consolidating our field medical team to drive the successful market entry of TAVNEOS (avacopan) as well as the pre-launch of our second rare disease asset in nephrology with multiple indications. 

The Medical Science Liaison will cover Switzerland (as part of the DACH territory) and will report the MSL Lead Rare Diseases DACH. It is an exciting opportunity to be involved in bringing innovative orphan medicines to the market and to be part of a global team while still working in collaboration with the Swiss affiliate. We are looking for a strong team player with good communication and networking skills. An entrepreneurial spirit combined with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders are important competencies for this role. Your main accountabilities will also include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain scientific and medical expertise (Orphan disease areas)
• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, HCPs and professional organisations
• KOL engagement, key account medical support, training and other appropriate activities
• Facilitate scientific engagement, scientific exchange and medical information
• Provide Disease State Education, clinical presentations and respond to medical requests
• Update medical team and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Market Access, Commercial) on medical community interactions 
• Provide medical support for patient and formulary access following global and local policies and procedures including liaison with patient associations
• Support the development, implementation and completion of medical activities (advisory boards, congress symposia, hospital meetings and speaker programs)
• Serve as a medical resource for internal medical and sales training
• Support company sponsored clinical research and IIS process 
• Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences and support development of summaries of key data, presentations or symposium
• Ensure compliance with applicable local and global laws, regulations, guidelines and company policies and procedures

You will need to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Medical or Life Science Field (e.g. Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology/ Biochemistry)  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical practice, research or pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated experience in KOL, HCP or medical community engagement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in German; good oral and written communication skills in English
• Experience with digital communication; 
• Experience in public scientific presentations
• Ability for overnight travel, up to 50%

Preferred Requirements

• Medical Education (MD) with relevant clinical experience 
• Clinical and/or research experience in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Rheumatology or Cardiology
• 5 years’ experience with pharma industry locally, regionally or globally
• 3 years’ experience as MSL/Field Medical within pharmaceutical experience
• Strong track record in KOL engagement
• Experience in clinical research 
• Experience in literature review and analysis
• Experience in planning and delivering Medical Trainings