Senior Medical Science Liaison , Oncology, (Field Based)

Pharmaceutical Company; Texas; On-site; USD 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Company seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison in Oncology, field-based, covering Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. You will share scientific data with KOLs and healthcare professionals, respond to inquiries on pipeline assets, and train medical experts across regional networks.

The role requires 5+ years oncology experience and an advanced degree, with travel primarily in Texas. Base salary up to $240,000 plus 20% bonus and a stock grant, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced or professional degree with corresponding industry/clinical experience: BS with 9+ years, MS with 7+ years, PhD/PharmD with 5+ years, or an MD with 2+ years.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice or industry experience within the oncology therapeutic area.
• Proven track record of working autonomously with strong business acumen and proactive leadership skills.
• Extensive experience preparing and delivering high-level scientific and clinical presentations.
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with the management, investigation, or oversight of clinical trials.
• Prior experience involving direct clinical patient contact is highly preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex scientific and clinical data to KOLs and HCPs through targeted interactions and conferences.
• Respond to clinical inquiries regarding commercialized and pipeline assets.
• Identify and maintain relationships with regional and national KOLs and providers.
• Train approved speakers and medical experts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex issues.
• Serve as an expert advisor on field-based trends and challenges.
• Support late-phase programs and site selection for trials.
• Deliver impactful scientific presentations and therapeutic training to field teams.
• Identify field challenges and marketplace trends to inform strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidelines and compliance for field personnel.
• Participate in regional, national, and account-focused medical teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Autonomy

Clinical trials

Direct patient contact

Education

MD/DO

PhD/PharmD

MS

BS

Job description

Senior Medical Science Liaison , Oncology, (Field Based) – Covering Houston, Austin and San Antonio Texas regions.

Summary:

Our client (one of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world) is currently searching for a Senior Medical Science Liaison within the Oncology space. In this role, you will share information about their innovative oncology products to key opinion leaders, academic institutions, group practices, healthcare professionals, and professional organizations. You will be covering the South West Texas regions.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver complex scientific and clinical data to regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) through targeted one-on-one interactions, discussions, and medical conferences.
• Respond directly to clinical inquiries regarding both commercialized and pipeline assets.
• Identify, build, and maintain long-term professional relationships with regional and national KOLs, clinical investigators, and providers across academic and non-academic institutions.
• Train approved speakers and medical experts through personal contacts, site visits, and structured scientific resources.
• Collaborate internally with cross-functional partners in Commercial, Marketing, Clinical Research, Safety, and Medical Affairs to address complex issues.
• Serve as an internal and external expert advisor, offering guidance on field-based trends, challenges, and complex clinical problems.
• Support late-phase clinical programs by collaborating with investigators, managing Phase IV initiatives, and participating in clinical trial site selection.
• Deliver impactful scientific presentations tailored to various audiences and provide therapeutic training to internal field teams at national and regional levels.
• Proactively identify field challenges, marketplace trends, and potential obstacles, resolving them through collaborative team efforts.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of relevant therapeutic data, regulatory guidelines, and compliance requirements for field-based personnel.
• Participate actively across multiple overlapping matrix environments, including regional, national, and account-focused medical teams.
• Travel frequently (>70%) to appointments, medical meetings, and scientific congresses, occasionally on short notice or weekends.
• Model organizational core values centered around professional integrity, collaborative teamwork, accountability, operational excellence, and workplace inclusion.

Required:

• Advanced or professional degree with corresponding industry/clinical experience: BS with 9+ years, MS with 7+ years, PhD/PharmD with 5+ years, or an MD with 2+ years.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice or industry experience within the oncology therapeutic area.
• Proven track record of working autonomously with strong business acumen and proactive leadership skills.
• Extensive experience preparing and delivering high-level scientific and clinical presentations.
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with the management, investigation, or oversight of clinical trials.
• Prior experience involving direct clinical patient contact is highly preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication capabilities.
• Ability to travel regularly and flexibly to meet business needs.
• Must be currently working in an MSL role within the Oncology space and live within the listed territories.

Base salary up to $240,000 plus 20% bonus, + additional stock grant, all based on experience