Position Summary
In this Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role based in Portugal, you will connect science with healthcare professionals to help improve patient care. You will build strong scientific relationships and share clear, balanced insights on evolving therapies. Collaborating closely with medical, clinical, and commercial teams, you will bring real-world knowledge into GSK’s medical strategy. We look for curious, open communicators who are eager to develop their skills and make a meaningful impact. Join us to grow your career while uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Build and maintain trusted scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and key external experts across Portugal.
- Deliver clear, balanced scientific exchange that supports evidence-based clinical practice and patient safety.
- Collect and share insights from the field to help shape medical strategy, clinical development, and real-world evidence.
- Support clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies through scientific engagement and education.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial teams to deliver aligned, patient-centered solutions.
- Stay informed on relevant science, medical guidelines, and healthcare environment to act as a credible scientific resource.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or pharmaceutical industry roles involving scientific engagement.
- Strong understanding of therapeutic areas relevant to this role and clinical practice in Portugal.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to share complex scientific information clearly and fairly.
- Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with healthcare professionals.
- Willingness to travel within Portugal to support face-to-face engagements as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Previous experience as an MSL, Medical Advisor, or similar role in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Familiarity with clinical research and experience supporting investigator-initiated or site-led studies.
- Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
- Knowledge of the Portuguese healthcare system and relevant regulations related to medical communication.
- Comfort using digital tools for scientific engagement and virtual meetings.
- Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and professional growth.

Working Arrangement
This is a field-based position located in Portugal. The role involves regular travel within the territory to connect with healthcare professionals and external experts. We support flexible working where possible to help you thrive professionally and personally.

Are you ready to build meaningful scientific relationships and grow your career with us? Please apply and share how your experience and ambition resonate with our mission. We look forward to hearing from you.

Skills

Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact

 

 

Portuguese Salary Range / Faixa Salarial em Portugal: EUR 45,450 to EUR 75,750The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.A faixa salarial base anual bruta para novos colaboradores nesta função encontra-se indicada acima para cada localização aplicável. Estas faixas salariais têm em conta diversos fatores, incluindo as competências do candidato, a experiência profissional, o nível de formação académica e a remuneração praticada no mercado para funções semelhantes. Adicionalmente, esta posição poderá incluir a atribuição de um bónus anual e a elegibilidade para participação no nosso programa de incentivos de longo prazo baseado em ações, dependendo do nível da função. Mais informações sobre o pacote global de compensação e benefícios serão disponibilizadas ao longo do processo de recrutamento. Esta função está aberta a candidatos de várias localizações; por esse motivo, são apresentadas faixas salariais para diferentes geografias. Algumas destas faixas são divulgadas em cumprimento de leis de transparência salarial aplicáveis em determinados mercados, os quais podem constituir potenciais locais de trabalho para esta função. Nos casos em que a faixa salarial não é indicada na oferta de emprego para uma determinada localização ou país, a compensação aplicável será discutida durante o processo de recrutamento. Importa salientar que os níveis salariais variam de país para país, tendo em conta as competências do candidato, a experiência profissional, o nível de formação e a prática de mercado para a função. As propostas salariais são, regra geral, efetuadas dentro da faixa anunciada, sendo o limite superior normalmente reservado a perfis com elevada experiência ou a situações excecionais devidamente justificadas de acordo com estes critérios.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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