Monday, October 27, 2025
Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Medical Science Liaison (or Senior MSL), Neurosciences – Nordics (Remote)

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.Reporting to the Country Medical Director (MD) for Jazz Nordics, the Neurosciences (Senior) Medical Science Liaison is responsible for the implementation of the local affiliates’ Medical Plan and tactics that support the successful commercialization of in-market and future Jazz Pharma medicines withing the neurosciences portfolio.This is a field-based, non-promotional role. The incumbent will be the medical and scientific expert for the therapy area. The main areas of responsibility include responding reactively to unsolicited requests for information from healthcare professionals, building collaborative relationships with key external experts (KEEs) and facilitating the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company through best in class medical education.The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks including but not limited to GCP, IFPMA and local regulations as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures.Essential FunctionsLaunch PreparationIdentify (key) stakeholders (e.g. MD, nurse, pharmacist, payer &) othersEngage with key stakeholdersExplore market dynamicExplore patient journeyProvision of Medical InformationProvides high quality, balanced and scientific Medical Information to both internal and external customers on request and in a timely mannerDelivers best in class, scientific, educational meetings executed in accordance with Jazz and local regulatory and legal frameworksProvides scientific information to ensure appropriate positioning of Jazz Pharmaceuticals medicines within relevant national and local protocols, guidelines and formularies in order to ensure appropriate accessPositions self as Scientific Expert Maintains an up to date and high level knowledge of the therapy area and Jazz therapiesSupports development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority in neurosciencesAttends appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and to support Regional and National KEE activitiesProvides Medical guidance and governance for all Jazz Pharmaceuticals neurosciences therapeutic areasAcquires a broad understanding of local and national protocols of clinical practiceSupports Company-sponsored And Investigator Initiated ResearchSupports the local implementation of Jazz Pharmaceuticals sponsored studies and projects.Responds to requests for Investigator Initiated Research grants in accordance with Jazz standard operating proceduresSupports the submission and review of Investigator Initiated Research proposalsEnsures support of the life cycle management of all relevant therapiesDevelop External RelationshipsDevelops influential relationships with National and Local KEEs, leading to a productive two-way exchange of scientific information and opinion.Supports national KOL advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical informationDevelops and maintain a national and regional database of key strategic contacts for each relevant product and disease areaMedical Affairs PlanningContributes to the development of Nordic Medical Plan and provides input into local strategies and tacticsManages relevant budget to enable execution of Medical PlanWorks in a collaborative manner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure a Key Account Management approachResponsible For Maintaining Minimum Company StandardsAdheres to the relevant national and local Codes of PracticeBehaves ethically and with integrity at all timesActs as an ambassador for Jazz Pharmaceuticals following company mission and valuesKeeps own written development plan and implementPrepares timely reporting according to the company needsRequired Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to critically analyze complex dataClear and concise communication and presentation skillsExcellent planning and organizational skillsExcellent negotiation skillsStrong inter-personal relationship building skills/collaboration and cross functional teamworkKnowledge of Specialty Neuroscience and Epilepsy market in the NordicsExcellent command of spoken English, strong preference for at least one Nordic languageRequired/Preferred Education And LicensesScientific Graduate with a higher qualification e.g. PhD, Pharm D, MSc etc.)Description Of Physical DemandsResponsibilities may require working outside of “normal” hours, in order to meet business demands.Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.

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