Medical Science Liaison - Northern Region - Cardio in Hemel Hempstead

Recordati is a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and a turnover of over Euro 2bn. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) will lead the medical and scientific activities within the Northern region of the UK to inform and educate physicians, support staff, payers and any other relevant industry groups on Recordati’s portfolio. The MSL must also support and comply with all relevant internal and external regulations, guidelines and policies at both local and international level.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an internal and external product and disease area expert, including treatment guidelines, protocols, and engage in discussions on and support clinical research projects including real world data studies.
• Respond in a timely manner to unsolicited requests from healthcare professionals for medical/scientific information.
• Communicate and disseminate scientific information across the internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Deliver internal and external product and disease state training as required.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge on all products and company activities relevant to the disease area.
• Attend national and international scientific meetings to gather current scientific information and to address HCPs unsolicited questions.
• Serve as the primary scientific contact with Health Care Professionals at a regional or national level on the specific disease area(s).
• Support clinical development activities in the assigned therapy area(s).
• Organise and engage in medical interactions with KOLs and build relationships with external experts through robust, scientific dialogue.
• Work cross‑functionally to connect KOLs with other internal and external parties as appropriate.
• Support specific events such as KOL‑led meetings, medical symposia, advisory board meetings and congresses.
• Identify and develop potential areas of medical collaboration with KOLs.
• Work with collaborative groups, guidelines committees and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of product and disease state information.
• Identify suitable publication projects through ongoing relationships with KOLs.
• Engage in discussions on and support clinical research projects including real world data studies.
• Maintain knowledge of current treatment pathways, protocols and practices across a defined geographical area.
• Ensure up‑to‑date knowledge of hospitals, KOLs, competitor activities, studies, trends, influencers, formularies, buyers and reimbursement providers across the area.
• Support clinical development activities in the assigned therapy area, such as site identification and assessment; safety and product training for external trial teams; addressing study subject retention and other scientific issues in partnership with clinical operations and medical teams.
• Take ownership of medically led projects as agreed with the Senior Medical Affairs Director.
• Represent the medical department at national and international meetings, congresses and symposia, drafting and collating reports from relevant sessions.
• Work within the policies and procedures of Recordati’s internal and external regulations at all times.
• Act as an ambassador for Recordati at all times.
• Produce and implement a comprehensive annual Medical and Scientific plan that anticipates and supports the requirements for product and disease information, making swift changes to address changing customer needs.
• Track and manage OPEX in line with the approved budget.

Required Education

Accredited Health Care Professional (Pharmacist) or Life Science Degree, PhD or MSc.

Required Skills And Experience

• Previous MSL experience, ideally within cardiology or urology, is a strong asset.
• Ability to tailor communication across multiple Health Care Professional groups.
• In‑depth knowledge of market access and clinical approval processes within the geography.
• Experience in interpretation and writing of scientific information.

Required Behaviours And Competencies

• Strong communicator in one‑to‑one and group settings, verbal and non‑verbal using appropriate industry and medical language.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Excellent project planning, organisation, implementation and tracking skills.

Required Languages

Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Travel required 70%.

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.