Oncology Medical Science Liaison

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

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 and medical affairs, with a strong ability to engage KOLs and healthcare professionals through effective scientific communication and relationship-building. Proficient in managing territory responsibilities while adhering to compliance and documentation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Oncology Clinical ExperienceMedical Science Liaison (MSL) ExperienceAdvanced Scientific Degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, MPAS)Scientific Communication SkillsTerritory Management

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Hard Skills

Oncology KnowledgeClinical Data AnalysisScientific ExchangeInsight GenerationDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsPrioritization Skills

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsKOL EngagementHealthcare ProfessionalsMedical CongressesAdvisory Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute Medical Affairs strategy within the assigned East, Central, or West territory as a field-based scientific expert
Establish and maintain scientific credibility and trusted relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and oncology stakeholders
Facilitate balanced, accurate, non-promotional scientific exchange on oncology disease states, clinical data, and standards of care
Maintain 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 from commercial activities
Maintain documentation and reporting and adhere to compliance, privacy, safety, and adverse-event reporting requirements
Independently manage a large geographic territory, prioritizing KOL engagement, scientific activities, travel, and administrative responsibilities
Engage oncology stakeholders through in-person and virtual interactions

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, may be considered
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

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
Competitive pay