Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Car allowance and travel reimbursement

Professional development support

Remote working environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a scientifically adept Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specialized in Oncology to join its remote medical affairs team. The role emphasizes building relationships with KOLs, conveying complex data, and gathering insights to support therapeutic strategy.

You will engage with oncology experts, present clinical data to healthcare professionals, and collaborate with R&D and commercial teams to align scientific initiatives while operating in a flexible remote environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years as an MSL or in a field-based medical affairs role within pharma (Oncology preferred).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with oncology KOLs to discuss data, research findings and trends.
• Present complex scientific and clinical data to healthcare professionals.
• Gather and report scientific insights, competitive intelligence, and unmet medical needs.
• Support the planning and execution of advisory boards and scientific exchange meetings.
• Collaborate with internal medical, R&D, and commercial teams to align scientific strategies.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare providers.

Skills

Scientific communication

KOL engagement

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Independent work

Education

Pharm.D./Ph.D./M.D.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and scientifically adept Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Oncology to join their remote medical affairs team. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the oncology field, disseminating scientific information, and gathering insights to support the company's strategic objectives. You will serve as a trusted scientific expert, bridging the gap between the company's research and the clinical community, all within a supportive and dynamic remote work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with oncology KOLs to discuss clinical data, research findings, and emerging therapeutic trends.
• Present complex scientific and clinical data on company products to healthcare professionals.
• Gather and report on scientific insights, competitive intelligence, and unmet medical needs from the field.
• Support the planning and execution of advisory boards and scientific exchange meetings.
• Collaborate with internal medical, R&D, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of scientific strategies.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D.) in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an MSL or in a similar field-based medical affairs role within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Oncology.
• Demonstrated understanding of oncology therapeutic areas and current treatment landscapes.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage territory effectively in a remote capacity.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Car allowance and expense reimbursement for business travel.
• Robust professional development programs and conference attendance support.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote working environment.