Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join us as a Medical Scientific Liaison Specialist III- Contribute your expertise to advancing our research and development initiatives.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
The role of Medical Scientific Liaison Specialist III will drive market advancement of Thermo Fisher Scientific special protein diagnostics for blood and immune system disorders through the creation and communication of scientific information, education, clinical practice change, and the development and engagement of key opinion leader relationships. In addition, this individual will accelerate adoption and integration of Thermo Fisher Scientific's diagnostic assays through synthesis of clinical evidence, research papers and scientific congresses.
This UK remote position, covering the Midlands and Wales, will be part of the global Medical and Scientific Affairs (MSA) team and function as a member of the Scientific Affairs & Education team reporting to the Field MSL Manager, UK and Ireland.
DESCRIPTION
What You'll Do:
Congresses & Presentations
- Represent MSA at UK congresses, symposia & customer events
- Share clinical takeaways and standard processes across internal and external customers, divisions & functions
- Build and maintain relations with clinicians, scientists and patient advocacy organisations
Clinical Studies
- Initiate and support clinical studies to generate evidence related to the utility of Thermo Fisher Scientific's diagnostic assays
- Collaborate across multiple Global teams such as Marketing, Product Innovation, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) teams
Products, Technical
- Engage with clinical key decision makers and Key Opinion Leaders to support adoption and appropriate use of PDX assays and products
- Meet with clinicians, laboratorians & customers including UK Key Opinion Leaders
- Training / education of internal and external partners
- Prepare & implement materials required to support special protein diagnostics products
Guidance and Support
- Lead clinical and scientific discussion of PDX products on behalf of MSA in the UK region
- Answer scientific / medical queries from local and regional teams
- Provide educational support to UK sales organizations
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Advanced Degree in clinical or scientific subject, preferably in immunology, oncology or haematology
- Experience in Medical / Scientific Affairs, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory or Operations
- High level of familiarity and competence in computer use; specifically the Microsoft Office suite applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams & Outlook)
- Fluency in English both writing & orally
- Full UK driving license
- Ability to travel 80%
Position Requirements:
- Assists in implementing a scientific affairs and education tactical plan, aligned with the global strategic roadmap and tactical plans
- Develops, influences, and uses key opinion leader network to drive advocacy for our products, including initiating collaborations with clinicians and laboratories using our products
- Assist in implementing symposiums, as well as encourages abstracts, at major national/international congresses and establish/supervise critical metrics to ensure efficacy in influencing targeted customer base
- Scientific Meeting Coverage: Provide MSA coverage of key medical/scientific congresses and cooperative group meetings as needed. Listen for and interpret new clinical data and competitive intelligence, and report back on findings to MSA, Product Lifecycle and marketing team members
- Identifies and engages national groups working with guidelines, as well as supports development & implementation of evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Partners with field sales and sales management to provide peer-to-peer programming for targeted clinicians/laboratorians/KOLs, through programs and presentations that communicate the advantages of our testing
- Works with PLCM and Marketing teams to provide clinical expertise in message development, with the goal of incorporating special protein diagnostics products and services into laboratories across the UK and the practice routine of health-care providers
- Advises on developments in the clinical and market environment as relevant to the objectives of the organization
- Adjusts plans appropriately to assure successful goal attainment
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Dedication and commitment to putting patients at the core of what we do
- Passionate learner of core technical and clinical subject matter
- Strong presentation, data analysis & influencing skills
- Ability to synthesize and communicate in depth clinical information in a clear and concise manner using appropriate adult learning principles
- Proven organizational skills with an ability to prioritize based on key result areas, to manage time effectively and meet agreed timelines
- Takes initiative and has the ability to work autonomously with a hardworking, upbeat and positive demeanor
- A standout colleague who interacts well with all key groups and works to ensure that our customer needs are fully met
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You'll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow's breakthrough.