Job Purpose:

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) is a field-based scientific expert with in-depth knowledge of ViiV medicines and relevant therapeutic areas. The Sr. MSL provides non-promotional scientific engagement with HCPs to ensure the safe and appropriate use of ViiV products and uses information gathered during these interactions to contribute to improving the quality of medical care and maximizing patient benefits. In addition to core MSL responsibilities, the Sr. MSL acts as a field leader and role model for the MSL team, leads field activities, coaches team members, and drives organizational medical strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the planning and execution of tailored engagement strategies with stakeholders
• Conduct scientific engagements with HCPs (1:1 and group settings) based on pre-planned and on-request interactions
• Leverage digital tools and omnichannel approaches to optimize stakeholder engagement
• Share insights within Medical Affairs, across global teams, and with other cross-functional teams
• Support (organize as needed) Medical Affairs events, advisory boards, scientific workshops, and symposia
• Provide speaker training for paid speaker events
• Coach and mentor MSL team members to maximize the quality and quantity of field activities

必要な条件 Basic Qualification

スキル Skills

• Ability to work in a high-performing team and with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Strategic thinker with leadership skills
• Resilient self-starter who can act independently and learn quickly

経験 Experience

• Demonstrates ethical conduct and accountability for impact
• At least three years of experience as an MSL or in an equivalent role within the industry

学位/資格/語学力 Education/certification/Language

• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese
• Business-level written and verbal communication skills in English

望ましい条件 Preferred Qualification

スキル Skills

• Perceptive, creative, and proactive, with the ability to contribute new ideas and build consensus

経験 Experience

• Acts as a change agent, fostering innovation and collaboration
• Strong scientific knowledge and insight in HIV/Virology/Infectious Diseases

学位/資格/語学力 Education/certification/Language

• Master's degree or PhD in science, and/or qualification as a Pharmacist or MD

Why Us?

At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 40 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV. 

We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.

Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having a truly inclusive culture where we're all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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