Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Lung/GU/GI - Northern California (No CA, HI)

Role Summary

The Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based, non-promotional role focused in the assigned oncology therapeutic area. You will bring strong clinical and therapeutic expertise to engage with healthcare providers and academic and community experts, support clinical trials, and collaborate with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations. The MSL identifies disease- and product-related medical needs, captures insights from the field, and supports research activities and health innovations to improve patient care. This role is based in Northern California and requires residence within the territory with 60–75% travel.

Responsibilities

• Engage relevant healthcare professionals and accounts (academic and community HCPs, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurses, etc.) using a data-driven approach based on scientific expertise and market knowledge, supplemented with MSL territory understanding, to address educational needs and inform medical plans.
• Educate and engage HCPs & healthcare community on disease state, product information, emerging data, clinical trials, unmet medical needs, patient access barriers, and market dynamics; collect and communicate insights to influence medical strategy across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and execute strategic territory and engagement plans aligned with medical strategy, including planning scientific interactions with key accounts and supporting clinical trials through relevant medical activities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Act as a therapeutic area and GSK medicines resource for customers and internal colleagues by maintaining in-depth knowledge of the therapeutic landscape and anticipating customer educational needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Marketing, Sales, etc.) on a customer-centric basis to deliver aligned medical solutions and participate in Field Medical or cross-enterprise projects supporting medical strategies.
• Comply with GSK policies, Code of Conduct and ways of working; complete required training, documentation and administrative responsibilities in a timely, compliant manner.

Qualifications

• Required: Must reside within territory for consideration with access to a major airport.
• Required: Doctorate in a clinical/medical field (PharmD, PhD, MD), or a master's in advanced science/clinical/healthcare (e.g., MSN, ANP, MS, MPH).
• Required: Oncology, pharmaceutical industry, clinical or academic experience.
• Required: 2+ years of clinical or industry experience in oncology, hematology, rare disease, or another closely related therapeutic area.
• Required: Experience engaging in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with medical professionals and decision makers.
• Required: Experience in delivering medical-based presentations.
• Required: Experience identifying opportunities for medical engagement and developing scientific engagement goals.
• Required: Experience working with external HCPs, experts, and internal stakeholders.
• Required: Must be able to manage designated territory with 60-75% travel.
• Preferred: Previous clinical experience in situations where direct or indirect decision-making authority for patient care was demonstrated (e.g., direct patient care, treatment protocol development, drug therapy guidelines development, traditional clinical pharmacy practice settings).
• Preferred: Above average computer literacy (e.g. utilizing AI and digital fluency), including experience with software applications.