Medical Science Liaison - Oncology Pipeline (12-month contract)

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Global development opportunities

Volunteer day

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Melbourne, Victoria, is seeking a Medical Science Liaison specialized in oncology to support early-stage and pipeline oncology programs. This 12-month fixed-term contract involves field-based scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to shape future clinical development and medical strategy.

The role requires strong oncology expertise, peer-to-peer engagement, and ability to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Doctorate level with a medical/clinical focus (Pharm D, PhD, or MD preferred) or MSc-advanced science/clinical/healthcare related degree with relevant clinical, industry and/or oncology experience.
• Oncology, pharmaceutical industry or medical liaison experience
• Proven experience in peer-to-peer scientific engagement with HCPs or external experts
• Ability to manage a field-based role with regular regional travel

Responsibilities

• Leading scientific exchange on early-phase data, pipeline assets and evolving treatment landscapes
• Engaging HCPs and experts to understand unmet needs and inform clinical development
• Capturing and communicating medical insights to influence pipeline and medical strategy
• Partnering with Clinical Development and Operations to enhance site engagement and trial delivery

Skills

Scientific communication

Strategic thinking

Medical liaison experience

Travel willingness

Education

Doctorate level with medical/clinical focus (Pharm D, PhD, or MD preferred) or MSc-advanced degree with oncology experience

Job description

Medical Science Liaison - Oncology Pipeline (12-month contract)

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our success absolutely depends on our people. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

About the role

We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison - Oncology Pipeline to join our Field Medical team, supporting GSK's early-stage and pipeline oncology portfolio.

This is a 12-month fixed-term parental leave opportunity. It is a non-promotional, field-based role based in Victoria and is responsible for leading high-quality scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and external experts to help shape future clinical development and medical strategy. Depending on experience, we are open to considering candidates at either Medical Science Liaison or Senior Medical Science Liaison level.

Your role will be varied and will include:

Leading scientific exchange on early-phase data, pipeline assets and evolving treatment landscapes

Engaging HCPs and experts to understand unmet needs and inform clinical development

Capturing and communicating medical insights to influence pipeline and medical strategy

Partnering with Clinical Development and Operations to enhance site engagement and trial delivery

About you

We are looking for a scientifically curious, strategically minded medical professional with a strong oncology background and a passion for early-phase innovation. You will thrive in scientific dialogue and enjoy contributing to the development of future therapies. You will have demonstrated a strong understanding of bridging R&D to commercialisation. Strong knowledge of the Victorian healthcare landscape, including relevant clinics and stakeholders, would be beneficial.

You will need:

Doctorate level with a medical or clinical focus (Pharm D, PhD, or MD preferred) or MSc-advanced science/clinical/healthcare related degree with relevant clinical, industry and/or oncology experience.

Oncology, pharmaceutical industry or medical liaison experience

Proven experience in peer-to-peer scientific engagement with HCPs or external experts

Ability to manage a field-based role with regular regional travel

At GSK, we challenge ourselves to get Ahead Together - to make a positive impact on global health; for growth; in an environment where people can thrive. Our culture inspires our performance.

By joining GSK, you'll enjoy:

A flexible and life-friendly working approach, allowing you to do your best work

Being in an inclusive organisation that reflects the communities that we work within

Development and progression at a global scale, with international opportunities

5 Feel Good Days and 1 volunteer day on top of your annual leave

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks' additional leave per year

Access to discounted health insurance

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