Medical Science Manager

Medical Science Liaison - Benelux Region

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 territory
• 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 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within 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
• Willingness to travel extensively across the Benelux region