Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor Oncology

About the job

As part of an exciting immuno-oncology team build across the EU comprising commercial and medical heads, we are recruiting for 6 newly created MSL positions – based in Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland.

Our client is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops, and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases; their therapy areas of focus include oncology, rare diseases, infectious diseases and haematological conditions.

This oncology focused MSL team will be responsible for providing field based medical affairs support on a national level to HCPs, and local commercial colleagues, as the company expands into new European markets; working with an EMA approved, PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor currently indicated in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) – with new indications undergoing clinical development and other exciting oncology assets in the pipeline at phase III - this is an exciting time to join an ambitious, growing company.

As the only medical head in Austria there is an opportunity to take on a broader range of medical affairs activities, and for this reason it is essential that candidates have prior experience of working as an Oncology MSL (ideally solid tumours).

Requirements:

We are looking for candidates with very specific skills and profile:

• Must have prior pharma industry Oncology MSL experience in Austria.
• Deep oncology therapy area knowledge essential, ideally within immunotherapy, melanoma, or lung cancer
• Prior experience of working with prelaunch products would be advantageous
• Outstanding communication and engagement skills
• Strong scientific background – ideally PhD, PharmD, MD or MSc
• Eligible to work in Austria full time
• Fluency in German and English is essential
• Willingness to travel nationally as required
• Full driving license.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will receive a basic salary starting at €90,000 and provided with a comprehensive benefits package, company car and performance-based bonus. Please note an overpay is possible according to skills and working experience.