Medical Science Liaison, Senior – Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Serve as the main field medical and scientific representative within the designated region.

• Keep up-to-date with clinical and scientific knowledge in GU Oncology, particularly focusing on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

• Engage in precise, balanced, non-promotional, and compliant scientific discussions with external experts and healthcare professionals.

• Create and implement territory and expert engagement strategies.

• Identify, establish, and nurture long-term scientific relationships.

• Comprehend clinical protocols, clinical trial results, research methodologies, and the evolving body of evidence.

• Conduct scientific profiling prior to launch or throughout the product lifecycle.

• Analyze priority accounts and institutions to grasp patient care pathways, treatment protocols, referral patterns, access considerations, and emerging research.

• Respond to and document unsolicited inquiries for medical or scientific information.

• Assist with advisory boards, scientific meetings, congresses, medical booth activities, and other Medical Affairs initiatives.

• Deliver timely, objective field insights and scientific feedback to internal teams.

• Collaborate compliantly with cross-functional partners while ensuring Medical and Commercial independence and firewalls.

• Support company-sponsored research sites and investigators and act as a resource for investigator-initiated research proposals.

• Provide medical assistance, clinical input, and scientific training to internal teams.

• Manage the designated territory, maintain necessary documentation, and contribute to team and organizational goals.

• Follow corporate policies, standard operating procedures, and relevant legal, regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements.

• Maintain specialized knowledge in GU Oncology and gene therapy.

• Represent the organization as a field-based scientific authority.

⛳️ Requirements

• A terminal degree or advanced clinical degree is required (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD, MSN, NP, or PA-C).

• Proven scientific, clinical, and business knowledge.

• Strong skills in presentation, communication, and relationship-building.

• Ability to interpret, synthesize, and convey complex scientific and clinical data to diverse healthcare audiences.

• Experience in a field-based role is essential.

• Effective collaboration skills in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

• Familiarity with relevant institutions, research networks, professional organizations, and healthcare systems in the assigned region.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and dedication to compliant scientific communication.

• Prior experience in product launch, indication expansion, or lifecycle management is preferred when relevant.

• MSL: an average of 2 years in pharma or over 5 years of substantial clinical/academic experience with strong engagement with external stakeholders.

• Senior MSL: five or more years of MSL experience with at least three years in oncology.

• Experience in GU Oncology is desirable.

• Familiarity with viral vectors and cell and gene therapies is preferred.

• Willingness to travel 50%, including overnight trips, as required by business needs.

• Ability to comply with corporate policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable legal, regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

• Reasonable accommodations during the interview and hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities.