Senior / Medical Science Liaison (Alexion, Sydney)

Are you passionate about making a positive and impactful difference to the lives of others and want to add value with your scientific background? Join Alexion as a Senior / Medical Science Liaison.

About Alexion

As a business, we are committed to people. Everyone goes above and beyond to overcome significant challenges and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Our patient first approach informs all our decision-making, and we invest in team and individual development. Ours is an energetic, fast-paced way of working that is solutions focused and collaborative.

We will help you expand your skills and knowledge and unlock your best. Working at pace, you’ll be challenged and supported to grow – learning from inspiring leadership and exceptional teams who believe in the power of science to make a difference. Every day you will broaden your horizons and skills, finding opportunities to take the initiative and build a meaningful career. Our outstanding learning resources and new diverse career-enhancing opportunities will quickly deepen your personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do

We are currently looking for a Senior / Medical Science Liaison to join our Medical Affairs team. Based from Sydney you will be responsible for multiple states. You'll play a crucial role in channeling Alexion’s scientific leadership in rare diseases with the goal to build and create a positive impact on enhancing patients' lives.

The Senior / Medical Science Liaison, will provide actionable information to key clinicians that enhances the value and appropriate use of Alexion’s products, respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of Alexion’s products and services and develop appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates Alexion’s products.

Essential for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline

• Previous Medical Affairs experience, at MSL or Snr MSL level

• Demonstrated successes in building strong external and internal relationships

• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills and demonstrated project/team/cross-functional leadership 

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to self-manage

• Ability and willingness to travel

• Completed Medicines Australia Code of Conduct training (up to date with Edition 19)

Desirable for the role:

• Master’s degree/PhD

• Experience in product launch or strategy development and execution

• Rare disease experience

Why Alexion?  

At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translate into innovative breakthroughs for patients.  

Growth & Opportunity: Be part of a growing team with opportunities to shape strategy and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Launch Excellence: Work on high-profile launches, supporting the introduction of innovative therapies to the Australian market.

Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, resilient team that values fresh perspectives, encourages a can-do attitude and provides mentorship to new team members.

So, what’s next? 

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

• If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Danielle Jones. We welcome your application.

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