CSL

Medical Scientist, Nephrology – Patient Blood Management

CSL
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in nephrology and rare kidney diseases, with a strong focus on evidence generation and strategic medical insights. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and translate scientific developments into actionable medical strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
MD, PhD, PharmD Or Equivalent Advanced Scientific Qualification3–5+ Years Of Experience In Medical AffairsExperience In Nephrology And Rare DiseasesFluency In Spanish And EnglishExcellent Communication And Stakeholder Engagement Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide scientific leadership across nephrology, rare kidney diseases and Patient Blood Management, including coagulation and iron
  • Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare professionals and other external stakeholders
  • Translate scientific developments, stakeholder perspectives and emerging evidence into actionable medical insights and strategic recommendations
  • Identify unmet medical needs, evidence gaps and opportunities to advance patient care
  • Contribute to evidence-generation activities, including Investigator-Initiated Studies, research collaborations and real-world evidence initiatives
  • Support the development and execution of Medical Affairs plans with internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop and support congress strategies, scientific communications, medical education initiatives and scientific exchange
  • Explore real-world evidence, data analytics and AI-enabled approaches to strengthen Medical Affairs insights and decision-making
  • Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Clinical Development on aligned, patient-centric medical strategies
  • Turn scientific insights into strategic action, influence medical and organizational decisions, build external partnerships, and help close evidence and care gaps

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent advanced scientific qualification
  • 3–5+ years of relevant experience within Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Research or a related pharmaceutical industry role
  • Previous experience within nephrology, cardio-renal diseases, coagulation, iron, rare diseases or specialty care
  • Experience supporting scientific exchange, evidence generation, Investigator-Initiated Studies and medical education initiatives
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Clinical Development partners
  • Familiarity with the Spanish healthcare environment
  • Excellent communication, scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex scientific information and stakeholder insights into meaningful actions
  • Fluency in Spanish and English

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • The opportunity to contribute to Medical Affairs strategies that can make a tangible difference for patients
  • A highly scientific role combining external engagement, evidence generation and strategic Medical Affairs work
  • The opportunity to collaborate with leading scientific experts and multidisciplinary teams in an international environment
  • Exposure to evolving approaches in real-world evidence, data analytics and AI-enabled Medical Affairs
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued growth within an international organization
  • A collaborative, purpose-driven working environment focused on science, innovation and patient impact
  • Hybrid working model
  • Occasional travel and in-person collaboration according to business needs
  • CSL benefits and well-being support (details provided via CSL benefits information)

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Hard Skills
Evidence GenerationInvestigator-Initiated StudiesScientific ExchangeData AnalyticsAI-Enabled Approaches
Soft Skills
Strategic MindsetCollaborationRelationship Building
Industry Keywords
Patient Blood ManagementCoagulationIronClinical ResearchMarket Access