Medical Science Liaison

Medical Science Liaison – Gastroenterology (IBD)

Location: Czech Republic
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: Approximately 50–70%, including overnight travel as required
Reports to: Medical Manager, Gastroenterology
Department: Medical Affairs – Immunology

Position Overview

We are looking for a scientifically driven, proactive, and collaborative Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Gastroenterology to join our Medical Affairs team in the Czech Republic.

In this field-based role, you will serve as a trusted scientific partner to gastroenterologists, IBD specialists, researchers, and other healthcare professionals. You will facilitate high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange, build meaningful professional relationships, and contribute to the advancement of IBD clinical practice.

You will also play an important role in understanding the evolving IBD treatment landscape, identifying unmet medical needs, generating valuable medical insights, and contributing to the implementation of the local medical strategy.

The ideal candidate combines scientific curiosity and analytical thinking with strong interpersonal skills, independence, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Engagement and External Expert Partnerships

• Establish and maintain credible, long-term scientific relationships with gastroenterologists, IBD specialists, clinical researchers, academic institutions, and other relevant healthcare professionals.
• Act as a trusted scientific resource, providing accurate, balanced, evidence-based, and non-promotional medical information.
• Engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific discussions concerning IBD pathophysiology, treatment strategies, emerging evidence, and unmet medical needs.
• Deliver high-quality scientific presentations and facilitate educational discussions with healthcare professionals.
• Respond to unsolicited scientific and medical inquiries in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.

Therapeutic Area Expertise and Scientific Excellence

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including current treatment approaches, innovative therapies, clinical guidelines, and emerging scientific evidence.
• Understand key developments in IBD management, including treatment optimization, treat-to-target strategies, disease monitoring, and long-term patient outcomes.
• Critically evaluate clinical trial results, real-world evidence, and scientific publications, translating complex information into clear and clinically relevant scientific discussions.
• Stay informed about therapeutic innovations, evolving clinical practices, and relevant scientific developments.

Medical Insights and Strategic Contribution

• Proactively identify unmet medical needs, clinical practice gaps, evolving treatment approaches, and opportunities for scientific engagement.
• Collect, document, and communicate high-quality medical insights from interactions with external experts.
• Translate scientific observations and field insights into actionable recommendations that support local Medical Affairs priorities.
• Contribute to medical planning, scientific engagement strategies, and identification of opportunities to improve standards of care.

Medical Projects, Education, and Research

• Support the planning and execution of medical education initiatives, expert meetings, advisory boards, scientific workshops, and congress-related activities.
• Identify opportunities for appropriate scientific collaboration and evidence-generation initiatives, including observational studies, registries, and investigator-initiated research.
• Collaborate with relevant internal teams to support clinical research activities and scientific projects, within the responsibilities of the MSL role.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of local medical initiatives addressing relevant educational needs and clinical practice gaps.

Cross-functional Collaboration and Compliance

• Work collaboratively with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Regulatory, and Commercial colleagues while maintaining the scientific independence and non-promotional nature of the Medical Affairs function.
• Provide scientific expertise and medical education to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Develop and execute structured scientific engagement plans, including stakeholder prioritization, engagement objectives, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of scientific interactions, medical insights, and relevant activities in designated company systems.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, industry codes, AbbVie policies, pharmacovigilance requirements, and ethical standards.