Oncology Medical Science Liaison

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. Serve as a field-based scientific expert, executing Medical Affairs strategy within the assigned East, Central, or West territory .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $130,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology clinical knowledge and medical affairs strategy, with strong capabilities in scientific communication, relationship-building, and territory management. Proficient in conducting non-promotional scientific exchanges and supporting medical initiatives while adhering to compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MSL ExperienceOncology Clinical ExperienceAdvanced Scientific DegreeScientific Communication SkillsTerritory Management

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Hard Skills

Oncology KnowledgeClinical Data InterpretationScientific ExchangeDocumentation ManagementInsight Generation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsPrioritization Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMDDODNPMPAS

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsKOL EngagementScientific MeetingsMedical CongressesCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a field-based scientific expert, executing Medical Affairs strategy within the assigned East, Central, or West territory
Establish and maintain scientific credibility and trusted relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and oncology stakeholders
Facilitate balanced, accurate, and non-promotional scientific exchange related to oncology disease states, clinical data, and standards of care
Acquire, maintain, interpret, and communicate scientific and clinical knowledge related to assigned therapeutic areas and disease states
Gather, synthesize, and communicate actionable medical, scientific, and clinical insights to internal Medical Affairs partners
Identify opportunities for scientific engagement and support medical and educational initiatives
Support scientific meetings, medical congresses, advisory activities, and other field-based Medical Affairs initiatives
Respond to unsolicited scientific and medical information requests in a fair, balanced, accurate, and compliant manner
Collaborate with Medical Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining separation between Medical Affairs and commercial activities
Maintain timely and accurate documentation and reporting
Independently manage a large geographic territory, prioritizing KOL engagement, scientific activities, travel, and administrative responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Direct MSL experience preferred or 1–2 years of MSL experience in prostate cancer or hematology
Substantial relevant oncology clinical experience, such as an accomplished oncology NP/PA
Advanced scientific or clinical degree required, including PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, MPAS, or another relevant advanced degree held by a licensed NP/PA or other qualified clinician/scientist
Strong scientific communication, presentation, relationship-building, and insight-generation skills
Strong territory-management, documentation, organizational, and prioritization capabilities
Ability to work independently in a field-based role and travel extensively within the assigned geography
Strong experience conducting balanced, non-promotional scientific exchange and communicating complex clinical and scientific information to sophisticated healthcare audiences
Experience supporting medical congresses, advisory activities, scientific meetings, and other field-based Medical Affairs initiatives preferred
Must adhere to applicable compliance, privacy, safety, and adverse-event reporting requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Accrued paid time off
401(k) with company match
Disability and life insurance
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Company-paid holidays
Recognition programs, contests, and awards
Continuous growth opportunities through learning, leadership development, and career advancement support
Collaborative culture where ideas are valued