Field Medical Advisor - North UK (Nephrology & Rheumatology)

Location: North East, North West England & Scotland

Company: CSL Vifor

CSL Vifor is a global leader in nephrology, iron deficiency, and cardio-renal therapies. As we continue to expand rapidly through the advancement and optimization of our pipeline, we are looking to strengthen our UK Medical Affairs team with the addition of a Field Medical Advisor (FMA). This role will focus mainly on supporting our plans in ANCA-associated vasculitis and IgA nephropathy.

This role covers approximately one-third of the UK, including the North East, North West of England, and Scotland. The FMA plays a critical role in representing Medical Affairs externally, building and maintaining strong scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Health Care Professionals (HCPs), and key accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and professional organizations.
  
• Act as a trusted medical resource, collaborating with commercial, marketing, market access, and medical teams to ensure delivery of our plans.
  
• Represent CSL Vifor at scientific meetings, congresses and professional groups.
  
• Provide medical input into the development and review of promotional and non-promotional materials and strategies, ensuring ABPI compliance.
  
• Deliver disease education and clinical data to HCPs and respond to medical information requests.
  
• Facilitate scientific engagement and exchange with KOLs and support real-world evidence (RWE) initiatives.
  
• Support and execute medical activities such as advisory boards, symposia, hospital meetings, and speaker programs.
  
• Provide internal medical training, including for the sales team.
  
• Contribute to company-sponsored clinical research and support investigator-initiated studies (IIS).
  
• Monitor scientific and clinical developments in nephrology and rheumatology through literature, media, and conferences.
  
• Ensure all activities and insights are captured in internal systems, plans and comply with internal regulations, and company policies.
  

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in a medical or life sciences field (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry).
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or similar role.
  
• Proven experience in KOL engagement and development of medical engagement and cross-functional integrated account plans.
  
• Strong cross functional work ethics, communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Experience in literature review, medical training delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.
  
• Proactive, self-driven, and externally focused.
  
• Based in the North of the UK.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD, PharmD) or Master's degree in a relevant medical field.
  
• Clinical and/or research experience in nephrology and rheumatology.
  
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience (local, regional or national).
  
• 3+ years in a field medical or MSL role.
  
• Demonstrated success in scientific engagement and medical strategy execution.
  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and scientific advancement. If you are passionate about medical science and thrive in a collaborative, field-based role, we would love to hear from you.

About CSL Vifor

CSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative, leading therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision healthcare, aiming to help patients around the world lead better, healthier lives. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, CSL Vifor also includes the joint company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (with Fresenius Medical Care). The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote

Job ID: CSL_FGB-R-256045

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-13T00:50:39