6 South African Medical Research Council jobs in South Africa

Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.

We're looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.

What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:

• Physical and Emotional Wellness
• Financial Wellness
• Support for Caregivers

For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website:

The Importance of the Role
The Senior MSL will play a pivotal role in the education of healthcare professionals (HCPs) about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Sarepta's investigational therapeutics and product pipeline.

Reporting to the West Region Team Leader, the Senior MSL position will play a pivotal role in the education of healthcare professionals (HCPs) about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Sarepta's investigational therapeutics and product pipeline. The incumbent is expected to have expertise in the field of Neurology / Pediatrics and to be a scientific expert regarding Sarepta's portfolio of products. MSL will serve as a resource for scientific information for key customers, including but not limited to national and regional opinion leaders, investigators, advisors, and physician networks. The successful candidate will be highly driven individual who combines scientific knowledge with a focus on customer service and compassion for the patients we serve. The person in this position will also need to be willing to actively contribute to the establishment of MSL process and policy, KOL strategy development, and tactical planning.

This position requires the incumbent to be located within the territory: Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

• Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and institutions within academic, clinical, and health care organizations in a defined territory
• Implement KOL field strategy, KOL identification, speaker development, and support
• Leadership role in medical education for healthcare professionals through proactive communication of scientific data as well as scientific exchange of information during routine interactions
• High quality presentations of scientific data to health care professionals in various settings, including advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other appropriate venues to enhance product / disease state knowledge
• Provide on-site support to clinical operations for investigators in ongoing clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and registries consistent with company objectives and regulations
• Visit potential sites to assess their capabilities with regard to conduct these various forms of clinical research
• Provide professional medical affairs representation and support at global, national and regional scientific meetings, including but not limited to staffing medical affairs booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and partnering with medical information to develop post-conference scientific materials
• Develop and maintain clinical expertise in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through review of scientific journals, recent data disclosures and participation in scientific congresses
• Demonstrate an understanding of key medical and commercial strategies and provide medical support for commercial activities.

More About You

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or NP/PA preferred
• 5+ years of MSL experience a plus
• Familiarity with and track record of complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
• Existing Neurology / Pediatric experience and relationships is a plus, experience in immunology and/or gene therapy a plus.
• Willingness to travel >50% of time
• Experience and expertise in clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data, competitive intelligence tools, drug information systems, and medical marketing strategies
• High integrity, sense of urgency, ability to recognize time sensitivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional listening skills, strong presentation skills, and good negotiating and influencing skills

What Now?
We're always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.

So, if you're comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.

This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta's facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.

The targeted salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta's compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

Job Function
Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function
Medical Science Liaison

Job Category
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, Florida (Any City), Irvine, California, United States of America, Maryland (Any City), New Jersey (Any City), North Carolina (Any City), Ohio (Any City), South Carolina (Any City), Washington (Any City)

Job Description
We are searching for the best talent to join our Vision team as a
Principal Medical Science Liaison.
This is a field-based role available in multiple states and cities within the Northeast and Southeast. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient's lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at

Purpose:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based member of the Johnson and Johnson Vision (JJV) Medical Affairs team. They provide a strategic connection between our external customers (Key Opinion Leaders and Eye Care Professionals) and internal stakeholders. They are accountable for delivering medical, scientific, and technical information and insights, and initiating & maintaining relationships, internally and externally, to increase awareness of JJV's products and relevant disease states

You Will

• Maintain advanced clinical knowledge of new and growing relevant eye health disease states, advancements in science and evidence in relevant categories.
• Provide medical, scientific, and technical information to relevant customers.
• Initiate and maintain relationships to increase awareness of JJV's products and disease states by designing, developing, and delivering effective presentations and by coordinating symposia and continuing education seminars.
• Collect and follow up on unsolicited medical information requests and assisting in the developing novel clinical study ideas.
• Develop and provide clinical information to current and potential key opinion leaders. Coordinate continuing educational workshops, seminars and programs for relevant health care workers, physicians, and scientists.
• Provide analysis of clinical studies to verify information integrity of the company's products.
• Assist with preparation of product presentations for demonstration to thought leaders, medical groups, government agencies and health systems.
• Coordinate policies and procedures for development and provision of medical and technical information relating to the company's products for use by customers.
• Deliver medical information to internal/external health sources as directed.
• Assist in creation of educational, promotional, and reporting materials for use within the company's departments.
• Ethically gather scientific, customer, and market information on prelaunch and marketed products as directed.
• Demonstrate Johnson & Johnson Credo values and a role model of health care compliance, including HIPPA and privacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement: Master's degree or an advanced scientific degree (e.g., OD, PhD, MD, DO highly preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years clinical work experience in field of Optometry/Ophthalmology, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a customer facing role
• Knowledge of eye diseases and ocular health landscape
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong partnerships is required
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and take the initiative, and persevere to overcome challenges
• Excellent presentation skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong influencing skills to represent needs of stakeholders
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
• Strong judgment and balanced decision-making
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and associated hardware
• Expected Travel 75% or greater

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of people and project management
• Experience in a customer-facing role (Medical Device or Pharma)
• Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of research procedures
• Experience in understanding the design and execution clinical trials, in particular in the post-market phase
• Experience in creating and delivering scientific presentations, basic experience in medical writing and a general knowledge of biostatistics
• Knowledge of product development, clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management
• Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers
• Experience in adverse event management

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$115,000-$195,000

Additional Description For Pay Transparency
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below.

Date: Feb 20, 2025

Location: FS-Sun

Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA)

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology.

Job Summary:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will represent Sun Pharmaceutical (SUN). The MSL will primarily identify and engage with a targeted group of national and regional thought leaders/healthcare professionals (HCPs) as well as payers and managed care accounts, providing the consistent delivery of educational and compliant scientific information in support of Dermatology products. The MSLs will engage with HCPs, NPs, & PAs who are in clinical practice caring for their patients. They will be trained to respond to complex inquiries in a scientific, fair-balanced, compliant manner serving as a critical field medical resource to these HCPs and also, internal SUN sales and managed markets constituents.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with healthcare providers and thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with SUN’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Communicate complex scientific information and research concepts to HCPs.
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers.
• Identify and train members of SUN’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data.
• Respond to requests for investigator sponsored research (ISS) proposals and transit them into Sun and present the research to Sun for review. They will become the point of contact with the HCPs if ISS research is accepted and funded by Sun.
• Support SUN sponsored research.
• Provide feedback based on field interactions with healthcare providers and Thought Leaders to SUN stakeholders.
• Respond to scientific inquiries consistent with the MSL compliance standards.
• Foster scientific relationships between SUN and Fellows in training.
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes.
• Must have the ability to gain customer feedback, uncover business opportunities for SUN and pair customer's unmet needs with available internal resources.
• Must be a strong team player who can effectively interface with SUN clinical and commercial personnel, as well as aide in training of SUN staff.
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others.
• Comply with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and US regulations.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate / Terminal degree required (eg, PharmD, MD, DO, DNP or PhD).
• Dermatology background strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of clinical, research and/or field medical experience preferred.
• Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, FDA requirements and PhRMA code.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively.
• Demonstrated project management ability.
• Travel up to 60-70%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Post-Doctoral Fellowships – Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

The CSIR has three temporary opportunities for Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory programme (SOCCO), within the Smart Places cluster, and hosted at the Marine Institute (Ma-Re), UCT. The purpose of the fellowships is to conduct research in line with three H2020 projects in which SOCCO is a partner. These positions are offered as a two-year contract with the possibility of extension for a third year. These opportunities are based in Rosebank, Cape Town.

• Southern Ocean CO 2 and heat uptake : the future role of the Southern Ocean in influencing the rates of global warming depends critically on the sensitivity of its uptake and storage of heat and anthropogenic CO 2. This sensitivity is thought to be largely dependent on the response in the physics of the mixed layer and sea ice system to climate change. This fellowship aims to use air-sea CO 2 reconstructions, high resolution models as well as Earth System Models (ESM) to examine the climate sensitivity of the mechanisms that explain CO 2 and heat ocean-atmosphere fluxes in the Southern Ocean.
• Southern Ocean emerging feedbacks in carbon cycle: the sensitivity of coupled ocean-atmosphere physical and ocean biogeochemical mechanisms to climate forcing can lead to regional non-linear responses that lead to changing feedbacks, thresholds of abrupt change and tipping pointes. This fellowship aims to use the South African ESM combination with other CMIP6 models to examine how non-linearities in the carbon cycle can be linked to specific physical and biogeochemical mechanisms, their scales and dynamics in the Southern Ocean.
• Southern Ocean Biogeochemical model development: the sensitivity of the ocean biological carbon pump to climate forcing is critical to project changing carbon feedbacks in the second half of the 21 st century, particularly in the Southern Ocean. For this fellowship the successful candidate will be a biogeochemical modeller, who will be responsible for model development through improved parameterisations of physiological processes for phytoplankton in coupled biogeochemical-physical models. This will be done based on experience in parameterisations for functional responses to multiple drivers. Observational data will be collected under varying conditions that will be used to derive and implement new relationships into numerical models.

• Initiate further independent research within the strategic objectives of the current programme;
• Assist with Master’s and Doctoral supervision of students in support of the SOCCO/UCT-Ma-Re human capital development mission;
• Lead, assist and supervise field data collection and model development;
• Contribute to the writing of numerous reviewed journal publications, and be the lead author of at least two.

• A Doctoral degree in Ocean CO 2 or biogeochemical modelling and/or observations, with experience in modelling;
• Experience in acquiring and processing large global data sets as well as running and analysing model outputs;

Seeking clinical trial investigator to provide comprehensive medical care/clinical support to participants enrolled into clinical trials at TREAD Research.

Start date : 1 November 2025

1-2 years clinical trial experience is a requirement

Open to work half-day = 7am - 1pm

Key Performance areas:

• Provision of clinical care to patients and participants
• Accurate and comprehensive medical record keeping
• Clinical trial oversight or management as designated by the principal investigator
• Participation in all phases/components of the research process
• Facilitation and resolution of queries from Data Management and Internal/ External Monitors within required timeframe
• Quality Check of Source Documents during participant visit ensuring any outstanding components are proactively addressed

Required minimum education and training:

• Medical Degree (MBCHB)Qualified as Medical Doctor
• Professional body registration: Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Excellent clinical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and work well across multiple different projects and teams
• Empathy and sensitivity toward people from key populations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2025/11/01