Remote Senior Oncology Medical Science Liaison

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous performance-based bonus

Company car allowance

Home office stipend

Extensive travel expense coverage

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Oncology) to work remotely within South Africa. You will act as a scientific expert, building relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals, communicating complex data, and supporting medical strategy across oncology.

Requirements include an advanced scientific degree and 5+ years as an MSL or similar role, with deep oncology expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel within SA as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in a life sciences or medical discipline is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years as an MSL or similar medical affairs role.
• Deep oncology therapeutic expertise and understanding of current treatment paradigms.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; ability to explain complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-level scientific exchange with KOLs and healthcare professionals on disease states and treatment landscapes.
• Serve as a primary scientific resource for oncology products, including approved and investigational assets.
• Identify IIS opportunities and support study design and execution.
• Gather and report scientific insights and competitive intelligence to medical affairs and R&D.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations and educational programs.
• Contribute to regional and national medical affairs strategies in oncology.
• Represent the company at scientific congresses and advisory boards.
• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries and support medical information activities.

Skills

KOL relationship building

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Remote territory management

Travel readiness

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Oncology) to work remotely within South Africa. You will act as a scientific expert, building relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals, communicating complex data, and supporting medical strategy across oncology.

Requirements include an advanced scientific degree and 5+ years as an MSL or similar role, with deep oncology expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel within SA as needed.