Medical Science Liaison - Oncology
United Kingdom | Field-Based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join a growing Medical Affairs team within a specialist pharmaceutical organisation.
This field-based position offers the opportunity to work across an innovative oncology portfolio, supporting scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement, evidence generation, and launch activities across the UK. The role will suit a scientifically driven Medical Affairs professional who enjoys building peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals and contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Key responsabilities
- Develop and maintain strong scientific relationships with oncologists, pharmacists, specialist nurses, investigators, and other key healthcare stakeholders.
- Deliver high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange on clinical data, disease areas, treatment pathways, and emerging evidence.
- Gather and communicate actionable medical insights to support strategic decision-making across Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.
- Support pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities for oncology products.
- Contribute to congresses, advisory boards, educational meetings, and scientific initiatives.
- Identify evidence gaps and support real-world evidence, investigator-sponsored research, and clinical development activities where appropriate.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the oncology landscape, treatment guidelines, biomarkers, and evolving standards of care.
- Collaborate effectively with internal Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial colleagues while maintaining scientific independence and compliance standards
- An advanced scientific or clinical qualification such as a PhD, PharmD, MD, MBBS, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years' experience within an MSL or field-based Medical Affairs position.
- Strong oncology experience and the ability to engage credibly with oncology specialists on complex clinical data.
- Experience within areas such as solid tumours, gynae-oncology, supportive care, biologics, biomarkers, companion diagnostics, or innovative oncology therapies.
- Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, scientific exchange, insight generation, congress support, and territory planning.
- Experience supporting activities such as real-world evidence projects, investigator-initiated studies, clinical research, medical education, or publications is highly desirable.
- A strong understanding of compliance requirements and a commitment to scientific excellence.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills coupled with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Medical Affairs organisation.
- Exposure to innovative oncology therapies and launch activities.
- Significant external stakeholder engagement and strategic impact.
- Autonomous, field-based working environment.
- Strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth
Location
This is a field-based role covering the United Kingdom, requiring extensive travel across the assigned territory as well as attendance at national and European meetings.
If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, please send over your CV along with your availabitlites.
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