Medical Science Liaison

EPM Scientific; España; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is partnering with a growing specialty pharmaceutical company with an expanding oncology portfolio across Europe. They are seeking a Medical Science Liaison - Oncology, Spain & Portugal, to support Medical Affairs activities in the region.

This field-based role focuses on scientific engagement, stakeholder development, insight generation, evidence support, and launch readiness across Spain and Portugal, reporting to the Global Head of Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field; MSc/PhD/PharmD/MD advantageous.
• Experience as Medical Science Liaison or Field Medical Affairs in pharma/biotech.
• Strong oncology expertise and ability to discuss complex data with oncology specialists.
• Experience building and managing KOL networks and executing field Medical Affairs plans.
• Understanding of Spanish healthcare environment including hospital access processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted scientific relationships with oncologists, investigators, hospital pharmacists, specialist nurses, pathologists, and other key stakeholders across Spain and Portugal.
• Provide high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange on oncology disease areas, clinical evidence, patient pathways, biomarkers, and treatment strategies.
• Support pre-launch, launch, and post-launch Medical Affairs activities including stakeholder mapping, advisory boards, congress engagement, scientific education, and field insight generation.
• Capture and communicate actionable medical insights related to clinical practice, unmet needs, access challenges, evidence gaps, competitor activity, and patient pathways.
• Identify and support opportunities for real-world evidence generation, investigator-initiated studies, post-authorisation research, and external scientific collaborations.
• Support scientific discussions related to reimbursement, HTA processes, regional healthcare systems, and hospital access decisions by providing clinical and patient-pathway expertise.
• Represent Medical Affairs at national and international congresses, scientific meetings, expert panels, and advisory boards.

Skills

KOL management

Scientific engagement

Oncology expertise

Stakeholder mapping

Education

Medicine/Life Sciences degree

Advanced qualifications (MSc/PhD/PharmD/MD) advantageous

Job description

EPM Scientific are currently partnered with a growing specialty pharmaceutical company with an expanding oncology portfolio across Europe. They are seeking a Medical Science Liaison - Oncology, Spain & Portugal, reporting to the Global Head of Medical Affairs, to support Medical Affairs activities across Spain and Portugal. This is a highly visible, field-based role focused on scientific engagement, stakeholder development, insight generation, evidence support, and launch readiness activities within oncology and oncology supportive care.

Role Overview:

• Location: Spain East (Preferred Barcelona), Field-Based with travel across Spain and Portugal
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Language: Fluent Spanish and English; Portuguese desirable
• Project: Oncology Medical Affairs, Scientific Engagement and Launch Readiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain trusted scientific relationships with oncologists, investigators, hospital pharmacists, specialist nurses, pathologists, and other key healthcare stakeholders across Spain and Portugal.
• Provide high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange on oncology disease areas, clinical evidence, patient pathways, biomarkers, and treatment strategies.
• Support pre-launch, launch, and post-launch Medical Affairs activities, including stakeholder mapping, advisory boards, congress engagement, scientific education, and field insight generation.
• Capture and communicate actionable medical insights related to clinical practice, unmet needs, access challenges, evidence gaps, competitor activity, and patient pathways.
• Identify and support opportunities for real-world evidence generation, investigator-initiated studies, post-authorisation research, and external scientific collaborations.
• Support scientific discussions related to reimbursement, HTA processes, regional healthcare systems, and hospital access decisions by providing clinical and patient-pathway expertise.
• Represent Medical Affairs at national and international congresses, scientific meetings, expert panels, and advisory boards.

Requirements:

• Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. Advanced qualifications such as MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD are advantageous.
• Previous Medical Science Liaison or Field Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong oncology expertise with the ability to discuss complex clinical data confidently with oncology specialists and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience building and managing KOL networks, supporting scientific exchange, generating actionable insights, and executing field Medical Affairs plans.
• Good understanding of the Spanish healthcare environment, including hospital access processes, regional healthcare systems, and applicable compliance frameworks.