Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

The Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a field-based scientific expert responsible for establishing and maintaining peer-to-peer scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare professionals (HCPs). The MSL facilitates scientific exchange, generates medical insights, supports evidence generation activities, and contributes to the successful implementation of the medical strategy.
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This position works closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Market Access, Commercial Teams (within compliance boundaries)
Main Responsibilities
1. Scientific Engagement
• Develop and maintain trusted scientific partnerships with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct high-quality scientific exchanges on disease state, clinical data, treatment guidelines, and company products.
• Identify and map key stakeholders within assigned therapeutic areas.
• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in a compliant and balanced manner.
• Gather and communicate medical insights to internal teams.
2. Medical Strategy Execution
• Execute field medical activities aligned with local medical plans.
• Support implementation of medical objectives and scientific priorities.
• Identify emerging trends, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence.
• Contribute local perspectives to medical strategy development.
3. Evidence Generation
• Identify opportunities for:
• Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS)
• Real-World Evidence (RWE) projects
• Collaborative research initiatives
• Support investigators through the study lifecycle.
• Facilitate scientific discussions related to ongoing and future clinical research.
4. Scientific Meetings & Congresses
• Support regional and national scientific meetings.
• Participating in professional scientific events such as Advisory Boards; Expert Panels; Scientific Roundtables; Medical Education Programs; National and International Congresses
• Capture and communicate relevant congress insights.
5. Clinical Trial Support
• Identify potential investigators and study sites.
• Support clinical trial feasibility assessments.
• Facilitate communication between investigators and clinical development teams.
• Increase awareness of company-sponsored clinical trials.
6. Medical Education
• Deliver scientific presentations to healthcare professionals.
• Provide disease-state education and updates on emerging data.
• Support scientific training activities for internal colleagues when appropriate.
• Ensure accurate understanding of product efficacy, safety, and treatment positioning.