Senior Medical Science Liaison

Planet Pharma; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Manchester to build relationships with healthcare professionals and KOLs, support medical strategies for oncology products, and engage in scientific exchanges. This mid-senior level full-time role requires a PhD and relevant MSL experience, offering competitive salary and benefits within an innovative setting.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of MSL experience in oncology.
• Deep understanding of oncology clinical trials and treatment pathways.
• Ability to travel extensively across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Engage with KOLs and HCPs to provide unbiased scientific information.
• Support clinical development and real-world evidence initiatives.
• Deliver scientific presentations and participate in advisory boards.

Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Clinical Insight Gathering

Understanding Oncology Therapeutic Landscape

Education

PhD in Life Sciences, Oncology, or related field

Job description

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As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will serve as a key scientific expert and field-based ambassador, building strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and academic institutions across the UK. You will play a pivotal role in scientific exchange, clinical insight gathering, and supporting medical strategy for oncology products in development and on the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with KOLs and HCPs to provide unbiased, scientific information on oncology products and pipeline assets
• Support clinical development and real-world evidence initiatives through site engagement and feasibility discussions
• Deliver scientific presentations and participate in advisory boards, congresses, and investigator meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Commercial
• Provide field insights to inform medical strategy and evidence generation plans
• Ensure compliance with ABPI Code of Practice and internal SOPs

Candidate Profile

• PhD in Life Sciences, Oncology, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of MSL experience in oncology
• Deep understanding of oncology therapeutic landscape, clinical trials, and treatment pathways
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel extensively across the UK (up to 70%)
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus
• Experience in solid tumors or hematologic malignancies
• Prior experience in a biotech or start-up environment
• Familiarity with HTA processes and NHS structure

Why Join?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization transforming cancer care
• Work with innovative science and a highly engaged medical team
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding global company

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Project Management

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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