MSL Oncology

JR United Kingdom; North East; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Freelance Medical Science Liaison to support oncology and hematology activities across the UK. This remote role involves expert communication with key opinion leaders and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have an advanced life science degree and relevant experience in medical affairs. The position offers flexible engagement and a contract length of 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MSL or similar medical affairs role.
• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare and regulatory environment.
• Prior freelance or contract-based MSL experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scientific and clinical expert to KOLs and HCPs.
• Support medical strategy development and implementation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Education

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

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Client:

Barrington James

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

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.