Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company car and travel expense

Health and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to cover the Upington, Northern Cape region. You will engage with KOLs and HCPs, communicate complex oncology data, and support clinical trials while traveling extensively.

The role requires an advanced scientific degree and 5+ years MSL experience in oncology, with strong presentation and written communication skills and a commitment to regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent).
• At least 5 years as a Medical Science Liaison, preferably oncology.
• Strong understanding of oncology and clinical trial methods.
• Proven ability to engage with KOLs and communicate complex data clearly.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs, oncologists and researchers.
• Present complex clinical data and disease education on company products.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs.
• Gather field insights on practice patterns and unmet needs for internal teams.
• Support clinical trial activities including site identification and recruitment.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations at meetings and congresses.
• Collaborate with medical affairs, clinical development and commercial teams.
• Ensure activities comply with policies, codes and regulations.

Skills

KOL engagement

Oncology knowledge

Presentation skills

Scientific literature search

Regulatory compliance

Independent work

Data interpretation

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced and highly credible Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to cover the Upington, Northern Cape territory. This crucial role involves engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and researchers in the oncology field to disseminate complex scientific and clinical information about our client's innovative therapies. The Senior MSL will act as a vital link between the company and the medical community, gathering insights and fostering collaborative research. This is a remote position, requiring extensive travel within the designated territory, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a substantial impact on patient care and scientific advancement in oncology.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with KOLs, oncologists, researchers, and other HCPs in the territory.
• Present complex clinical data, scientific information, and disease state education on company products.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare professionals.
• Gather field insights on treatment practices, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence, relaying this information to internal teams.
• Support clinical trial activities, including site identification, investigator support, and patient recruitment.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations at medical congresses and local medical meetings.
• Collaborate with internal medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial teams.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a life science or healthcare-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison, preferably in the oncology therapeutic area.
• Deep understanding of oncology, including disease pathophysiology, treatment paradigms, and clinical trial methodologies.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with KOLs and communicate complex scientific information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel extensively within the assigned territory in and around Upington, Northern Cape .
• Proficiency in scientific literature research and data interpretation.
• Strong ethical conduct and understanding of regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Company car and comprehensive travel expense reimbursement.
• Executive-level health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Professional development funding and conference attendance.
• Remote work flexibility with extensive travel.