Medical Science Liaison – Benelux
C&C Life Sciences is currently searching for a Medical Science Liaison to act as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals, serving as the key interface between the medical community and the organisation. This role requires deep scientific knowledge in infectiology / antimicrobial chemotherapy, combined with excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic insight.
You will support informed clinical decision-making, contribute to optimisation of hospital-based patient pathways, and enhance standards of patient care by providing expert scientific input on anti-infective therapies.
Key responsibilities
Scientific expertise and communication
* Maintain a high level of scientific knowledge in infectiology, staying current with emerging literature, clinical studies, and treatment guidelines
* Provide accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information to healthcare professionals, including responding to complex medical queries
* Act as a scientific resource internally, supporting Medical Affairs, Marketing, Field Force, and Key Account Management with expert input and training
* Develop a thorough understanding of the organisation’s anti-infective products and their positioning in hospital treatment pathways
Stakeholder engagement
* Build and sustain credible relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders within the Benelux region
* Conduct hospital visits to engage in scientific discussions, case reviews, and evidence-based presentations
* Organise and participate in advisory boards
* Represent the organisation at national and international congresses, symposia, and scientific meetings
* Identify and train potential speakers to support dissemination of anti-infective scientific data
Medical insight and internal collaboration
* Capture, analyse, and report insights from the medical community to inform medical strategy, training, and educational material
* Identify gaps in clinical practice and emerging trends in anti-infective therapy
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams through joint field activities and scientific training initiatives
* Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of field activities
Research and clinical support
* Monitor and support investigator-initiated studies and other clinical projects related to anti-infective therapies
* Provide scientific input for ongoing and future medical projects
Candidate profile
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in Medical Affairs or an MSL role
* Strong scientific credibility with excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
* Proven ability to build peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and hospital decision makers
* Ability to synthesise complex scientific information and communicate it clearly to healthcare professionals
* Strong organisational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities independently
* Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable operating in a field-based role