Description
The Hepatology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based, non-promotional role supporting GSK’s clinical development activities in hepatology in Japan.
This position is focused on supporting ongoing and planned clinical trials through high-quality scientific exchange with investigators and trial sites, contributing to the appropriate conduct of clinical research and the generation of scientific evidence.
The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical resource to investigators and internal stakeholders by facilitating trial-related discussions, identifying barriers to trial execution, and providing insights to Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams in alignment with GSK policies and Japanese regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support GSK hepatology clinical trials by engaging with investigators, sub-investigators, and trial site staff to facilitate scientific understanding of study protocols, disease biology, and trial-related data
- Provide scientific support for clinical trial initiation, conduct, and feasibility, including investigator meetings and trial-related educational activities
- Identify and communicate trial-related insights, operational challenges, and scientific feedback from investigators to Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams
- Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to support effective trial execution in Japan
- Maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge in assigned hepatology disease areas relevant to GSK’s clinical development portfolio
- Ensure all activities are conducted in strict compliance with Japanese regulations, GSK policies, and applicable SOPs
Basic Qualification:
- Advanced degree in a life science, medical science, pharmacy, nursing sciences, or healthcare-related discipline (e.g., MSc, MS, MPH, RN, or equivalent scientific training)
- Clinical research, pharmaceutical industry roles, CRO, or medical affairs functions
- Experience supporting or working with clinical trials, including interaction with investigators or trial sites
- Strong scientific communication skills and ability to engage in evidence-based discussions with clinical experts
- Understanding of Japanese clinical research regulations and compliance requirements (the relevant laws and regulations in the pharmaceutical industry), or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge
- Language: Japanese (fluent), English (enough skills to understand medical articles)
Preferred Qualification:
- Medical professional qualifications: Pharmacist, Ph.D., MD, Nurse, Veterinarian, etc.
- Prior experience in a Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Scientist, or similar clinical development role
- Experience supporting hepatology clinical trials in Japan
- More than 3 years experience of hepatology MSL is preferable
Skills:
- Digital Fluency
- Enterprise Thinking
- External Stakeholder Management
- High Impact Communication
- Patient Impact