Medical Science Liaison – Cardiometabolic (JHB North) at Aspen Pharma Group April, 2025

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• To provide state-of-the-art medical insight into the GenMed therapeutic area and/or specific molecules to Local and International teams for Aspen and Third Parties.
• This position is a field-based position for the cardio-metabolic therapeutic area within the Medical Affairs organization, to maximize Aspen’s value propositions through first-class medical and scientific projects, services and expertise, with key scientific customers. The MSL will interact with healthcare professionals to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Aspen’s corporate goals and objectives. The MSL is an integral position in assuring accurate, clear, and valued information regarding our scientific platform is communicated to multiple levels within the medical community. The MSL will communicate complex cutting-edge scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers. The role may also include clinical and pharmacoeconomic value discussions with payers and formulary decision makers. The MSL is also responsible for training key stakeholders (both internal and external) to ensure they are updated on new data. In addition, the MSL will provide insights and feedback based on field interactions and scientific
• support consistent with Aspen’s corporate goals and objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain an in-depth scientific and clinical understanding of related clinical area
• Identifies, develops and maintains collaborative relationships with current and future KOLs, scientific experts, cooperative study groups and study sites
• Engage in scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to communicate and advance the scientific communication platform, as aligned with Aspen’s corporate goals and objectives
• Communicate complex, cutting edge, scientific information and research concepts to healthcare professionals
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with the MSL compliance standards
• Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders
• Delivers targeted internal training for selected topics (e.g. study update, congress news, latest scientific developments)
• Supports Head MSL/Medical Manager in developing local territory Medical tactics
• Execute scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics
• Develop and implement local KOL plans in line with scientific engagement plan
• Develops required qualitative and quantitative reports; collates competitor information
• Implements and disseminates high quality medical and scientific educational programs
• Attend and support congress activities as aligned with strategy
• Ensures society engagement: MSL support of international, regional and local congresses
• Identify / recommend sites for Aspen’s partners clinical trials in conjunction with clinical development organizations
• Manage the field activities related to the submission and execution of Investigator Supported
• Studies (ISS) in line with Aspen’s existing policies
• Provide scientific support, consistent with the MSL compliance standards, for commercial, corporate accounts, and other matrix colleagues who may forward HCP inquiries
• Discusses scientific value messages, clinical outcome and patient benefits with KOLs, hospital pharmacists and local payers in close collaboration with KAM/Market Access
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by Brand Team 80 % travel/infield
• Ensures conduct of work in line with compliance regulations

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medical or scientific education or experience from similar positions
• Advanced degree (MBChB, PhD) preferred or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of experience in industry, or a related scientific field in academia
• Experience affiliate Medical Department or Clinical Development
• Willingness to travel; possesses valid driver’s license
• Experience with clinical study management and conduct
• Medical / scientific research experience
• Network of customer contacts
• Scientific expertise in the therapeutic area, related products, disease state, and interested in latest discoveries
• Knowledge of value messages, clinical outcomes and patient benefits for the products
• Has solid understanding of country health care system and decision-making, stays on top of changes
• Demonstrates strong project management and presentation skills
• Knowledge of commercialization and business practices
• Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment
• Willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Scientific expertise in the therapeutic area, related products, disease state, and interested in latest discoveries
• Knowledge of value messages, clinical outcomes and patient benefits for the products
• Has solid understanding of country health care system and decision-making, stays on top of changes
• Demonstrates strong project management and presentation skills
• Knowledge of commercialization and business practices
• Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment
• Willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge
• Can leverage the collaboration with other functions such as Commercial and Access