Oncology Medical Science Liaison

inizio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Disability and life insurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Inizio Engage is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support our oncology portfolio by advancing scientific exchanges with key healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders. You will foster credible relationships with KOLs, educate on disease states and evolving standards of care, and gather actionable field insights.

The role requires substantial oncology experience or direct MSL exposure, advanced scientific credentials, and the ability to travel across assigned

Qualifications

• Direct MSL experience preferred or 1-2 years in prostate cancer or hematology.
• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (e.g., PharmD/PhD/MD/DO/DNP/MPAS).
• Strong scientific communication, presentation, relationship-building, and insight-generation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a field-based scientific expert, executing Medical Affairs strategy within the assigned territory.
• Establish and maintain scientific credibility and trusted relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate balanced, non-promotional scientific exchange on oncology disease states and clinical data.
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate actionable medical and clinical insights to internal partners.
• Support medical congresses, advisory activities, and field-based Medical Affairs initiatives.

Skills

Scientific communication

Presentation

Relationship-building

Insight generation

Education

PharmD

PhD

MD

DO

DNP

MPAS

Job description

Inizio Engage has a long-standing partnership with a leading global biopharmaceutical company, across Commercial, Patient Solutions and Medical Affairs businesses. As a customer-facing, field-based medical expert, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will support our client's oncology portfolio, by advancing scientific and collaborative relationships with key members of the oncology healthcare community and internal stakeholders.

The MSL will serve as a trusted scientific resource, facilitating balanced, non-promotional scientific exchange, providing disease-state and product-related education, gathering actionable field insights, and supporting the broader Medical Affairs strategy. The role will engage KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other appropriate oncology stakeholders through both in-person and virtual interactions.

This is your opportunity to join Inizio Engage and represent a top biotechnology company!

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe great people deserve great support-at work and beyond. That's why we offer a rewards experience designed to help you thrive personally, professionally, and financially:

• Competitive pay that recognizes your experience, expertise, and impact
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; accrued paid time off; 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; and paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company-paid holidays so you can rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
• Recognition programs, contests, and awards that celebrate your contributions
• Continuous growth opportunities through learning, leadership development, and career advancement support
• A collaborative culture where your ideas are valued and your work makes a difference

We're also proud to be recognized for creating an exceptional employee experience:

Best Place to Work in BioPharma - 2022, 2023, 2025

Certified Great Place to Work® - 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Learn more: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7003732

What will you be doing?

• Serve as a field-based scientific expert, executing Medical Affairs strategy within the assigned East, Central, or West territory.
• Establish and maintain strong scientific credibility and trusted relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other appropriate oncology stakeholders.
• Facilitate balanced, accurate, and non-promotional scientific exchange related to oncology disease states, clinical data, and evolving standards of care.
• Acquire and maintain a high level of scientific and clinical knowledge related to assigned therapeutic areas and disease states and effectively interpret and communicate relevant clinical and scientific information.
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate actionable medical, scientific, and clinical insights, including emerging stakeholder needs and trends, to appropriate internal Medical Affairs partners.
• Identify opportunities for scientific engagement and support appropriate medical and educational initiatives aligned with Medical Affairs strategy.
• Support scientific meetings, medical congresses, advisory activities, and other field-based Medical Affairs initiatives as directed.
• Respond appropriately to unsolicited scientific and medical information requests in a fair, balanced, accurate, and compliant manner.
• Collaborate effectively with internal Medical Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining the appropriate separation between Medical Affairs and commercial activities.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and reporting and adhere to all applicable compliance, privacy, safety, and adverse-event reporting requirements.
• Independently manage a large geographic territory, appropriately prioritizing KOL engagement, scientific activities, travel, and administrative responsibilities.

What do you need for this position?

• Direct MSL experience preferred or 1-2 years of MSL experience in prostate cancer or hematology.
• Candidates with substantial relevant oncology clinical experience (e.g., an accomplished oncology NP/PA); Advanced scientific or clinical degree required, including PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, MPAS, or another relevant advanced degree held by a licensed NP/PA or other qualified clinician/scientist.
• Strong scientific communication, presentation, relationship-building, and insight-generation skills.
• Strong territory-management, documentation, organizational, and prioritization capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role and travel extensively within the assigned geography.
• Strong experience conducting balanced, non-promotional scientific exchange and communicating complex clinical and scientific information to sophisticated healthcare audiences.
• Experience supporting medical congresses, advisory activities, scientific meetings, and other field-based Medical Affairs initiatives preferred.

The base pay range for this position is $130K - $240K per year. The final compensation offered to a successful candidate will be determine