Medical Science Liaison (MSL) GYN/ GU Switzerland (100%) W-CH at AstraZeneca

Baar, Zug, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scientific Expert, Field Time, Scientific Exchange, Peer Relationship Building, Unmet Medical Needs, Insight Generation, Cross-functional Teamwork, Medical Product Strategy, External Experts Liaison, Field Engagement Planning, Account Management Planning, Clinical Research Support, Real-World Evidence Generation, Medical-Scientific Training, Scientific Event Organization, Compliance

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) GYN/ GU Switzerland (100%) W-CH In this function you will be a scientific expert in the field (70-80% field time) with a specific focus on engaging in high-level scientific exchange, on building and maintaining peer-to peer relationship with external experts and on understanding and uncovering unmet medical needs and on generating relevant insights. Next to that you help the cross-functional team who is active in the Therapeutic Area of GYN/ GU Cancer to ensure that they optimally contribute to their specific task. Your main tasks Work in a cross-functional brand team as a medical-scientific expert in the therapeutic area Help develop the medical product strategy and its implementation within the framework of the brand plan, based amongst others upon the customer insights you gather in the field Build and maintain peer level relationship with key external experts (70-80% field time) to support understanding of the Swiss market & clinical dynamics and to engage with the medical / scientific community in a highly credible, balanced, and objective manner, representing AstraZeneca’s dedication to and excellence in science Development of solid Field Engagement Plans and x-functional Account Management plans Work closely with Regulatory, Market Access, and Marketing and other functions on field related medical issues and help support the oncology compounds during the entire lifecycle. Support local, regional and global AstraZeneca clinical research program and externally sponsored research projects Help create meaningful real-world evidence data generation projects in collaboration with the brand team across the lifecycle of the brands in your therapeutic areas Provide medical-scientific input on our sales promotion and other activities, including their implementation and potentially the material used Help set up and provide medical-scientific training and further education in your therapeutic area for the sales force and other AZ personnel Organization and execution of scientific events such as symposia, other educational initiatives for healthcare professionals Organization of and participation in (regional) advisory board meetings Build and maintain expertise in your therapeutic area by continuous education and by participation in national and international congresses and AstraZeneca events Support of the Medical Governance-Team (Medical Information / Patient Safety) in handling of external medical and scientific requests Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and AstraZeneca Local and Global Policies and Guidelines Your Profile University degree in a health-related scientific field, such as MD or PhD Good understanding of the execution of field medical affairs plans, previous knowledge in oncology is a strong plus Professional experience of working in the pharmaceutical industry, preferentially as MSL or within Medical Affairs in one of the therapeutic areas mentioned above; experience within Clinical research will also be considered and is a plus Thorough knowledge of the local regulatory and market access requirements related to medical affairs activities. Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and ethical framework and the procedural guidelines that apply to the promotion and approval of medicinal products in Switzerland (Pharmacodex, Compliance) Quick self-learner, ability and willingness to work in a team and independently Communicative competence and presentation skills Very good knowledge of spoken and written of French and English Good knowledge of written and spoken in German is a plus High-level of scientific knowledge and ability to analyze and process clinical and scientific data Experience in liaising with healthcare professionals Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information to broad audience types Driving license, and willingness to drive within whole Switzerland We offer A lively, interesting and international environment An exciting challenge in a successful pharmaceutical company with highly innovative product portfolio An attractive package, including a company car, rounds-off this interesting offer AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised. Date Posted 13-Feb-2026 Closing Date 26-Feb-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Responsibilities

The role involves acting as a scientific expert in the GYN/GU therapeutic area, spending 70-80% of time in the field engaging with external experts to understand medical needs and generate insights. Additionally, the MSL will support the cross-functional brand team in implementing the medical product strategy and managing field-related medical issues across the product lifecycle.