Medical Science Liaison

Beigene; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company in Johannesburg is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to act as a scientific expert in oncology. This role involves engaging with healthcare professionals, supporting clinical research initiatives, and facilitating communication regarding BeOne Medicines' products. Candidates should have a medical degree, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. This position is integral to advancing patient care and supporting hematology and oncology pipeline development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role.
• Experience in hematology/oncology preferred.
• High level of English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate the medical community on BeOne Medicines products.
• Support local medical affairs strategies.
• Facilitate communication of scientific information.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Medical knowledge in oncology

Education

MD, PharmD

PhD or Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CRM systems (e.g., Veeva)

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals.

When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description

This MSL role will act as a scientific expert and trusted resource within the oncology therapeutic area, primarily engaging with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to exchange scientific information, support clinical research initiatives, and provide actionable medical insights.

The role ensures compliant, evidence‑based communication and contributes to advancing patient care by bridging scientific knowledge and clinical practice.

As a member of the organization, the MSL will support local medical affairs strategies and establish compliant relationships with HCPs, opinion leaders, research collaborators and key organizations in support of BeOne Medicines' pipeline development across all therapeutic areas.

This position will require pre‑launch and post‑launch Medical Affairs support for hematology and oncology pipeline development.

The incumbent will work closely with internal colleagues in medical affairs, clinical development, clinical operations, legal, compliance, new product planning, safety / pharmacovigilance, molecular diagnostics, translational research and other cross‑functional business partners.

The MSL will support BeOne medicines pre‑clinical and clinical pipeline development by coordinating external collaborations, research endeavors with health care providers and external academicians.

The individual will play a key role in the establishment of BeOne Medicines as a valued collaborator and best‑in‑class biopharmaceutical company.

This position reports to the Country Medical Director, who in turn reports to the Country General Manager.

Essential Functions of the job

• Provide education to the medical community on BeOne Medicines products and disease areas of focus.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and execute a medical plan designed to meet shared objectives.
• Facilitate responses to unsolicited requests for medical information, often in direct collaboration with BeOne Medicines Medical Information Services personnel.
• Develop tactics for communicating complex scientific information to the healthcare community.
• Provide impactful feedback / information to internal stakeholders on emerging clinical and scientific trends from external interactions to help shape company research, and to ensure the safe and appropriate use of BeOne medicines products.
• Build specific excellence and integrity within the healthcare community.
• Develop contacts with key clinicians, university teaching hospitals, Payersand other medical / scientific groups.
• Develop speakers through one‑on‑one clinical training on approved clinical slide sets.
• Act as a clinical resource with professional and advocacy organizations with the objective of developing relationships and identifying potential business opportunities.
• Assist in the development and execution of clinically relevant local medical meetings (e.g. advisory boards, educational meetings, consultancy and investigator meetings), as requested.
• Act as the main point of contact within the territory for healthcare professionals and institutions seeking educational sponsorships or grants.
• Facilitate timely review and processing of requests, providing guidance on requirements and documentation whilst ensuring alignment of requests with company policies, compliance standards, and strategic objectives.
• Support Clinical Operations with the identification and verification of investigators and sites for company‑sponsored clinical trials.
• Serve as the primary territory liaison for the submission and review of Investigator‑Research proposals, facilitating the process from concept submission through publication and uncover scientific data that may have the potential for publication and / or abstract presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience (2+ years) in the field of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or similar role within other biotech / pharmaceutical companies.
• Experience in hematology / oncology strongly preferred; candidates with experience in other related therapeutic areas (i.e. immunology) may be considered if they demonstrate clear potential to apply their existing skills to oncology.
• Clinical research experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable treatment, compliance, and regulatory guidelines.
• High level of English communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Capabilities and Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English any additional language is a plus.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic and global environment.
• Strong comprehension of disease states, and knowledge of differential algorithms for treatment decisions and experience in disease states of interest to BeOne Medicines.
• An expert understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, the country health care system, regional cancer care models and the impact on patient care.
• Able to lead training initiatives and best practices.

Strong time management and organizational skills.

PC literacy required; MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM systems (e.g. Veeva).

Education Required

MD, PharmD.

PhD or a Masters Degree within a clinical and / or scientific profession (or an equivalent level of professional, clinical and / or scientific education, training and experience) preferred.

Location: Johannesburg

Computer Skills

PC literacy required; MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM systems (e.g. Veeva).

Travel

Primarily field‑based, covering the entire country of South Africa, with a combination of visits to the company office and home office work.

Global Competencies

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self‑Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results‑Oriented
• Analytical Thinking / Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.