Advancing Science and Improving Patient Outcomes Through Trusted Medical Partnerships
At Shionogi, we are committed to improving global health through scientific innovation, collaboration and excellence in patient care. We are seeking a Medical and Scientific Liaison (MSL) to cover the north of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

As a Medical Science Liaison in a small team, you will have wide range of duties to be a trusted scientific expert, engaging with healthcare professionals and KOLs to exchange insights, support evidence generation, and help shape medical strategy.

Why Join Shionogi?
At Shionogi, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of science and innovation within a growing and agile organization. You will engage with leading healthcare professionals, contribute to the advancement of important new therapy to launch, and play a key role in making a difference for patients.

Importantly, you will join an organization that values scientific integrity, collaboration and continuous learning and where your contributions are recognized.

About the Role

• Support launch readiness activities, stakeholder mapping and KOL engagement plans.
• Lead scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and health system decision-makers in a compliant, non-promotional manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals and other external stakeholders.
• Gather and communicate medical insights to support medical strategy and business decision-making.
• Support evidence-generation activities, including company-sponsored studies and investigator-initiated trials.
• Deliver scientific and medical information relating to Shionogi products, disease areas and emerging clinical data.
• Contribute to advisory boards, medical education programmes and scientific events.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access and other internal teams while maintaining scientific independence.
• Support patient-focused initiatives and engage with relevant advocacy groups where appropriate.

We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives working autonomously and has a genuine passion for a field-based role.

You must also have:

• Previous experience as a MSL for hospital pharmaceutical products or specialty care medicines.
• Strong scientific and clinical knowledge with the ability to critically appraise and communicate complex medical data.
• Experience developing productive relationships with healthcare professionals and Key Opinion Leaders.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, trial methodology and interpretation of clinical evidence.
• Knowledge of the UK and Ireland pharmaceutical environment, NHS and relevant compliance requirements.
• Excellent English communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to identify meaningful insights and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional and matrix organizations.
• A proactive, collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for scientific excellence.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland.

Join Shionogi as a trusted scientific partner, driving meaningful scientific exchange, generating insights, and helping improve patient outcomes.