Medical Science Liaison - Oncology/Haematology

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc seeks a Medical Science Liaison specialising in Oncology/Haematology to serve as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals across Ireland. You will build evidence-based relationships, gather insights, and support data-generation activities to advance patient care.

As a field-based scientific expert, you will identify opportunities, contribute to advisory boards and educational programmes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Affairs, MSL, Medical Advisor, Clinical Scientist or similar role.
• Strong scientific knowledge in Oncology/Haematology.
• Proven ability to engage with healthcare professionals and investigators.

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, oncology centres and external experts across Ireland.
• Facilitate balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange regarding GSK medicines and data.
• Gather, analyse and communicate medical insights to inform strategy and opportunities.
• Support evidence-generation activities including investigator-sponsored studies and collaborations.
• Identify and engage potential investigators, research sites and external experts.
• Plan and contribute to scientific meetings, advisory boards and educational programmes.
• Represent GSK Medical Affairs at regional and national congresses and meetings.
• Collaborate across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and other cross-functional teams.
• Ensure activities comply with ethical, regulatory and compliance standards.
• Display flexibility to work in different therapeutic areas if needed.

Skills

Medical Affairs experience

Scientific exchange

Stakeholder relationship management

Oncology/Haematology knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Life Sciences

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison specialising in Oncology/Haematology to join our team. As the successful candidate you will act as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals across Ireland focusing on Oncology/Haematology. You will build strong, evidence-based relationships and bring insights back to internal teams. To be successful in this role you need to be passionate about scientific exchange, collaboration and advancing patient care. Whether your experience comes from Medical Affairs, clinical research, academia or industry, we welcome individuals who bring scientific expertise, curiosity and a commitment to making a meaningful impact. As a field-based scientific expert you will build trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, generate insights that shape medical strategy and support evidence-generation activities that advance patient outcomes. We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included.

We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership.

• Build and maintain collaborative scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, oncology centres and key external experts across the region.
• Facilitate balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange regarding GSK medicines, clinical data and pipeline developments.
• Gather, analyse and communicate medical insights that help inform strategy and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
• Support evidence-generation activities, including investigator-sponsored studies and scientific collaborations.
• Identify and engage potential investigators, research sites and external experts.
• Plan and contribute to scientific meetings, advisory boards and educational programmes.
• Represent GSK Medical Affairs at regional and national scientific congresses and meetings.
• Collaborate across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, Commercial and other cross-functional teams.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable ethical, regulatory and compliance standards.
• Display flexibility, which may include working in a different therapeutic area if necessary.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in a Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor, Clinical Scientist or similar scientific role.
• Scientific knowledge within Oncology, Haematology or a related therapeutic area.
• Experience engaging with healthcare professionals, investigators, researchers or scientific experts.
• Valid driving license and ability and willingness to travel regularly within Ireland.
• Understanding of ethical, regulatory and compliance requirements within healthcare or life sciences environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of hematologic malignancies, solid tumours, immuno-oncology or related specialist disease areas.
• Experience working with oncology centres, university hospitals, research networks or specialist healthcare institutions.
• Experience planning or facilitating advisory boards, scientific meetings or educational initiatives.
• Strong presentation and scientific storytelling skills.
• Experience translating scientific insights into recommendations that influence strategy and decision-making.
• Previous experience with pre-launch and launch activities.

Location

This is a field-based role supporting healthcare professionals and key stakeholders across Ireland.

Closing Date for Applications

19th November 2026 (COB)

Salary Range

Irish Salary Range: EUR 67,350 to EUR 112,250. The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process.

Why GSK?

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform peoples lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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