Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (Remote)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Car allowance & travel

Home office stipend

PTO & development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with a focus on Oncology for a fully remote, field-based position in South Africa. You will travel to engage with KOLs, researchers, and clinicians across the assigned territory, serving as a scientific resource on therapeutic areas and research initiatives.

The role demands deep oncology expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently across a remote territory with significant travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience as an MSL or in a related field within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably oncology.
• Deep understanding of oncology therapeutics, clinical trial design, and biostatistics.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, researchers, and clinicians in oncology.
• Engage in scientific exchange to educate healthcare professionals on therapeutic areas, clinical data and product use.
• Gather insights from the field regarding treatment practices, unmet needs, and competitive intelligence.
• Support clinical trial activities, including site identification, investigator engagement, and data dissemination.
• Present complex scientific information clearly at medical conferences and advisory boards.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Biostatistics knowledge

Education

PharmD, Ph.D., MD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and scientifically driven Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Oncology to join their dedicated team. This is a fully remote, field-based position, requiring extensive travel to engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals across your assigned territory. You will serve as a vital scientific resource, facilitating in-depth discussions about the company's therapeutic areas, clinical data, and research initiatives. This role is perfect for a proactive individual with deep expertise in oncology and a passion for advancing scientific understanding and patient care through effective scientific exchange.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, researchers, and clinicians within the oncology field.
• Engage in scientific exchange to educate healthcare professionals on therapeutic areas, clinical trial data, and the appropriate use of products.
• Gather insights from the field regarding treatment practices, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence.
• Support clinical trial activities, including site identification, investigator engagement, and data dissemination.
• Present complex scientific information clearly and accurately at medical conferences and advisory boards.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PharmD, Ph.D., M.D.) in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an MSL or in a related field (e.g., clinical development, medical affairs) within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in oncology .
• Deep understanding of oncology therapeutics, clinical trial design, and biostatistics .
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage a remote territory effectively, including significant travel.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Car allowance, travel expenses, and a home office stipend.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with innovative treatments and make a significant impact on patient outcomes.