MSL Oncology

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Freelance Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support oncology and hematology activities across the UK. The role is field-based and flexible, requiring an advanced life science degree and proven MSL experience. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be ready to engage with healthcare professionals, as well as travel throughout the UK. This is a contract role initially lasting 6 months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Advanced life science degree required, preferably with strong industry experience.
• Proven experience as an MSL or similar medical affairs role.
• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary scientific expert to KOLs and HCPs.
• Communicate accurate scientific information on products.
• Support medical strategy development at the local level.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Understanding of UK healthcare

Education

Advanced life science degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc)

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced and self-driven Freelance Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support medical affairs activities in Oncology and Hematology across the UK.

This is a flexible, field-based role ideal for a scientifically curious professional who thrives in cross-functional environments and is passionate about advancing cancer care.

Location: Remote (UK-Based)

Type: Freelance / Contract

Sector: Pharmaceuticals

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scientific and clinical expert to key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and academic institutions.
• Communicate up-to-date, accurate, and balanced scientific information on pipeline and marketed products in oncology/hematology.
• Support medical strategy development and implementation at the local level.
• Provide field insights and medical intelligence to internal stakeholders.
• Support investigator-initiated study (IIS) proposals, advisory boards, and congress attendance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams as needed.

Requirements

• Advanced life science degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc with strong industry experience).
• Proven experience as an MSL or similar medical affairs role, ideally within oncology and/or hematology.
• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare and regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently as a contractor/freelancer.
• Willingness to travel across the UK for KOL engagements
• Prior freelance or contract-based MSL experience.