31 Medical Research Council jobs in the United Kingdom
Medical Science Liaison
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - dermatology. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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+ Reporting to Medical Manager.
+ Field based role - South
+ Comprehensive salary, bonus and benefits package.
Role overview:
The Dermatology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will provide scientific and technical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with external experts. This role will ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for AbbVie by facilitation of research and educational initiatives, while supporting requests for medical and scientific information on products or areas of therapeutic interest to AbbVie. The MSL will also partner with the Clinical Operations team to assist in the initiation and oversight of clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Develop and maintain high level of knowledge regarding therapy area and AbbVie products including awareness of the competitive landscape.
+ Deliver presentations on clinical and scientific topics, ensuring compliance.
+ Organise and participate in external education and training events as appropriate.
+ Facilitate and support AbbVie's clinical trial programs.
+ Facilitate and support publication of clinical data in line with AbbVie Strategy.
+ Facilitate other research activities e.g. collection of real-world evidence and development of Investigator Study Proposals in line with AbbVie Strategy.
+ Identify, collect and internally provide insights into medical and scientific field intelligence - such as competitor research, medical strategies, educational activities.
+ Identify and develop new external experts in line with AbbVie strategy.
+ Develop external expert advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information and involvement in appropriate medical affairs activities.
+ Organise and deliver advisory board meetings and round-table-meetings with appropriate HCPs to gather business-relevant information and stimulate scientific exchange with HCPs.
+ Attend appropriate scientific congresses to interact with KOLs and develop knowledge regarding the wider therapy area and competitor information.
+ Contribute to scientific dossiers and reports where appropriate.
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop summaries of key data and other scientifically relevant information to inform AbbVie strategic priorities and initiatives.
+ Provide guidance regarding appropriate speakers for national/international congresses and workshops in order to spread and enhance scientific exchange.
+ Support the business unit by attending and contributing to key internal meetings and working cross-functionally.
+ Organise clinical and scientific education as well as in-house training for sales reps and other appropriate staff as required.
Qualifications
+ Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, MD, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but not required, an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with demonstrated experience will also be considered.
+ Experience in Medical Affairs within a pharmaceutical company and/or experience working within ophthalmology is desirable.
+ Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for the assigned therapeutic area, and in medical research in general.
+ Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments.
+ Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians and other healthcare decision makers.
+ Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures, and to scientific quality and integrity.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Medical Science Liaison

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
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+ Reporting to Medical Manager.
+ Field based role - 2 roles available (1 South Region and 1 North Region)
+ Comprehensive salary, bonus and benefits package.
Role overview
The Parkinson's Disease Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will provide scientific and technical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with external experts. This role will ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for AbbVie by facilitation of research and educational initiatives, while supporting requests for medical and scientific information on products or areas of therapeutic interest to AbbVie. The MSL will also partner with the Clinical Operations team to assist in the initiation and oversight of clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities
+ Develop and maintain high level of knowledge regarding therapy area and AbbVie products including awareness of the competitive landscape.
+ Deliver presentations on clinical and scientific topics, ensuring compliance.
+ Organise and participate in external education and training events as appropriate.
+ Facilitate and support AbbVie's clinical trial programs.
+ Facilitate and support publication of clinical data in line with AbbVie Strategy.
+ Facilitate other research activities e.g. collection of real-world evidence and development of Investigator Study Proposals in line with AbbVie Strategy.
+ Identify, collect and internally provide insights into medical and scientific field intelligence - such as competitor research, medical strategies, educational activities.
+ Identify and develop new external experts in line with AbbVie strategy.
+ Develop external expert advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information and involvement in appropriate medical affairs activities.
+ Organise and deliver advisory board meetings and round-table-meetings with appropriate HCPs to gather business-relevant information and stimulate scientific exchange with HCPs.
+ Attend appropriate scientific congresses to interact with KOLs and develop knowledge regarding the wider therapy area and competitor information.
+ Contribute to scientific dossiers and reports where appropriate.
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop summaries of key data and other scientifically relevant information to inform AbbVie strategic priorities and initiatives.
+ Provide guidance regarding appropriate speakers for national/international congresses and workshops in order to spread and enhance scientific exchange.
+ Support the business unit by attending and contributing to key internal meetings and working cross-functionally.
+ Organise clinical and scientific education as well as in-house training for sales reps and other appropriate staff as required.
Qualifications
Qualifications
+ Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, MD, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but not required, an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with demonstrated experience will also be considered.
+ Experience in Medical Affairs within a pharmaceutical company and/or experience working within Neuroscience is desirable.
+ Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for the assigned therapeutic area, and in medical research in general.
+ Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments.
+ Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians and other healthcare decision makers.
+ Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures, and to scientific quality and integrity.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Medical Science Liaison
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Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Cardiology / Lipid Lowering Therapies / ASCVD
United Kingdom | Hybrid (70% Field Based)
I’m currently recruiting for a leading pharmaceutical company who are expanding their Medical Affairs team in the UK. They’re looking for an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with expertise in cardiology, lipid lowering therapies, high cholesterol and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
This is a hybrid role with around 70% field-based activity, engaging with KOLs, HCPs, and academic stakeholders across the UK. If you’re an established MSL in cardiology with a strong KOL network, this is an opportunity to step into a high-profile role with excellent career development.
The Role
- Act as the scientific expert in cardiology, lipid lowering therapies and ASCVD.
- Build, manage and maintain strong relationships with KOLs and HCPs across the UK.
- Provide clear, evidence-based communication on therapies, clinical data and disease state education.
- Support advisory boards, congresses, symposia, and educational events.
- Partner cross-functionally with Medical, Clinical, Market Access and Commercial teams to align strategy.
- Identify clinical insights, competitor intelligence and future opportunities from the field.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in line with ABPI Code of Practice and company compliance.
Requirements
- Must be a Biologist, PhD or PharmD
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as an MSL in cardiology within pharma/biotech.
- Proven network of KOL relationships in UK cardiology .
- Strong knowledge of lipid disorders, cholesterol management and ASCVD .
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Highly motivated, able to work independently in a field-based role.
- Willing to travel extensively across the UK (approx. 70%).
What’s on Offer
- Join a global pharmaceutical leader in cardiovascular innovation.
- Competitive salary + benefits package.
- Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy.
- Opportunity to make a real impact on patient outcomes.
- Strong internal career development and progression opportunities.
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Medical Science Liaison Manager

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+ Location: Field-Based, UK
**About the job**
The UK & Ireland Medical Team at Sanofi is a high-performing team of Medical leaders who serve as a trusted source of scientific and Medical information and insights. This role is part of a significant transformation aligning medical functions in General Medicines to strengthen connections with R&D, maximize impact earlier in development, while maintaining robust business alignment.
As **MSL Manager Transplant** , you will play a critical role in driving Sanofi's leadership in the evolving transplant space, covering both chronic graft-versus-host disease (CGVHD) and solid organ transplantation. You will focus on supporting the successful integration of our current transplant portfolio while preparing for future pipeline innovations. Your leadership will be instrumental in reshaping the understanding of transplantation as a therapeutic area where innovative approaches can significantly improve patient outcomes.
This role requires strong leadership capabilities, scientific expertise in the transplant field, and the ability to translate medical strategy into actionable plans that deliver measurable impact for both healthcare professionals and patients.
**Main Responsibilities:**
+ Demonstrate value for the business and customers via coaching, developing and leading the MSL team aligned to the FOUR core accountability areas: Scientific Engagement, Insights Generation, Support Data Generation & Internal Collaboration
+ Co-create/develop Country Medical Plans and lead team execution to ensure alignment to medical priorities whilst leveraging all available MSL tools, such as KOL engagement
+ Co-build and support the development of strategy and launch readiness of Transplant pipeline through business case development, external environment understanding, Stakeholder mapping & Customer insights
+ Ensure individual and team performance goals are set and met through monitoring metrics, resources and budgets ensuring excellence in execution and achieving KPIs.
+ Ensure continuous talent engagement and retention strategies are in place utilizing clear career pathway and development plans.
+ Ensure that MSLs engage in fair and balanced scientific exchanges with key external stakeholders by maintaining relevant, robust and current clinical / scientific knowledge of healthcare landscape.
+ Ensure teams operate under a customer-first model working collaboratively at account/ territory level to evolve customer mind-set and shape medical practice.
**About you**
**Education** :
+ Medical, pharmacy or science degree (required)
+ Post-bachelor's degree from accredited university (e.g. Masters, MBA or equivalent) (valuable, not required)
**Experience** :
+ Post-bachelor's degree from accredited university (e.g. Masters, MBA or equivalent) (valuable, not required)
**Technical skills** :
+ High degree of knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends to accurately identify key issues and develop strategies and plans (required)
+ Holds deep knowledge and understanding of local regulations and codes of practice for pharmaceutical industry, as they apply to the non-promotional activities of this role (required)
**Soft skills** :
+ Proven ability to effectively participate in multi-disciplinary teams in order to set and meet business goals and objectives (required)
+ Previously demonstrated project management skills and effective management of multiple competing priorities (required)
+ Proven ability to utilize appropriate time management strategies, to manage complex environment and motivate and guide team with the multiple skill levels (required)
+ Demonstrated agility to identify critical tasks and resources necessary to achieve the desired objectives and ensure execution of strategies (required)
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Senior Medical Science Liaison – London Area
Pharma-Partners is exclusively recruiting for this vacancy.
The territory for this role includes London, North London Counties & East Anglia. We are ideally looking for an experienced Medical Scientific Liaison looking to progress and take on more responsibility in role.
Working alongside a team of Senior MSLs and MSLs, this role will support a specialised portfolio of treatments that relate to a wide variety of therapy areas. The Senior Medical Science Liaison will focus on establishing and maintaining relationships with KOLs across the territory, support clinical development and commercialisation efforts, and acts as a scientific expert for the business.
Operating within the team as a Senior MSL offers the additional responsibility as a Therapy Area Medical Lead. This means a greater level of strategic involvement and accountability both within the Medical Affairs team and cross functional with colleagues. You will manage, oversee and lead national projects within the therapy area such as steering groups, educational symposia, and advisory boards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be a field medical expert for the portfolio and lead within an assigned therapy area
- Project manage national activities for a designated therapy area
- Contribute to the development of medical strategy and planning
- Engage with KOLs in scientific exchange, and develop and maintain meaningful relationships across the territory
- Share relevant insights within medical and cross-functional teams
- Support and deliver medical training of commercial field teams
- Involvement in UK clinical research activities
- Provide coaching and support to the wider field medical group
- Ensure adherence to company SOPs and the ABPI Code
- Input into cross functional plans and provide scientific expertise and advice as needed
- Represent the business and medical team at local, regional and global congress and symposia
The Candidate:
- Relevant Science based degree with advanced Degree level seen as desirable
- Several years of UK focused MSL experience
- Demonstrable experience in building and maintaining KOL relationships
- Knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements
- Any therapy area background can be considered and candidates with multi-therapy area or multi-product portfolio experience is preferred
- Experience in and knowledge of the different UK healthcare systems
- Effectively assimilate scientific and clinical data to the relevant audience
To Apply:
To apply for this position please use the “Apply” option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email
Senior Medical Science Liaison
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Senior Medical Science Liaison – London Area
Pharma-Partners is exclusively recruiting for this vacancy.
The territory for this role includes London, North London Counties & East Anglia. We are ideally looking for an experienced Medical Scientific Liaison looking to progress and take on more responsibility in role.
Working alongside a team of Senior MSLs and MSLs, this role will support a specialised portfolio of treatments that relate to a wide variety of therapy areas. The Senior Medical Science Liaison will focus on establishing and maintaining relationships with KOLs across the territory, support clinical development and commercialisation efforts, and acts as a scientific expert for the business.
Operating within the team as a Senior MSL offers the additional responsibility as a Therapy Area Medical Lead. This means a greater level of strategic involvement and accountability both within the Medical Affairs team and cross functional with colleagues. You will manage, oversee and lead national projects within the therapy area such as steering groups, educational symposia, and advisory boards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be a field medical expert for the portfolio and lead within an assigned therapy area
- Project manage national activities for a designated therapy area
- Contribute to the development of medical strategy and planning
- Engage with KOLs in scientific exchange, and develop and maintain meaningful relationships across the territory
- Share relevant insights within medical and cross-functional teams
- Support and deliver medical training of commercial field teams
- Involvement in UK clinical research activities
- Provide coaching and support to the wider field medical group
- Ensure adherence to company SOPs and the ABPI Code
- Input into cross functional plans and provide scientific expertise and advice as needed
- Represent the business and medical team at local, regional and global congress and symposia
The Candidate:
- Relevant Science based degree with advanced Degree level seen as desirable
- Several years of UK focused MSL experience
- Demonstrable experience in building and maintaining KOL relationships
- Knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements
- Any therapy area background can be considered and candidates with multi-therapy area or multi-product portfolio experience is preferred
- Experience in and knowledge of the different UK healthcare systems
- Effectively assimilate scientific and clinical data to the relevant audience
To Apply:
To apply for this position please use the “Apply” option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email