Role/Position Title: Medical Scientific Liaison - Oncology
Position Summary
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology is a field-based medical professional responsible for executing Glenmark's medical affairs strategy in Philippines for assigned oncology products across their lifecycle, including pipeline and marketed assets. Working in close alignment with Global Medical Affairs, Country Oncology Lead and the local cross-functional team, the MSL serves as a scientific expert and trusted partner to oncologists, hematologists, investigators, and other key healthcare stakeholders. The role focuses on high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange, medical insight generation, and support of evidence generation initiatives, while ensuring full compliance with the company and country specific local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, maps, and develops scientific relationships with key oncology KOLs, investigators, and cancer centers across Australia in alignment with the medical strategy.
- Conducts high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange with HCPs, ensuring fair-balanced communication of clinical data, benefits, risks, and appropriate use of Glenmark oncology products.
- Gathers, analyzes, and communicates actionable medical insights from the field to inform local and global medical strategies.
- Supports planning and execution of medical education initiatives such as advisory boards, medical education programs (MEPs), and focused group discussions.
- Supports clinical evidence generation activities including investigator-initiated studies, real-world evidence initiatives, and company-sponsored studies in collaboration with Global Medical and Clinical teams.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of disease areas, treatment paradigms, competitive landscape, and local treatment guidelines relevant to assigned oncology assets.
- Provides scientific training and medical input to internal stakeholders, including sales and cross-functional teams, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Attends local and regional oncology congresses and scientific meetings to remain current on emerging data and evolving standards of care.
- Responds to unsolicited medical information requests in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner, in collaboration with Medical Information and PV teams.
- Ensures all medical activities are conducted in compliance with Glenmark SOPs and Philippine local regulations.
Education
Advanced degree in Life Sciences or Healthcare (PharmD, M.Pharm, PhD, MSc, MBBS, BDS, or equivalent).
Experience
Minimum 2–4 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison, preferably in Oncology. Experience engaging with oncology stakeholders within the Philippine healthcare system is strongly preferred. Familiarity with local regulatory requirements, clinical research processes, and medical affairs operations.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong scientific and clinical acumen in oncology.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to interpret and discuss complex clinical data with credibility.
- High learning agility and strong insight-generation capability.
- Strong ethical standards with a commitment to compliance and governance.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix and global environment.
- •Willingness to travel extensively (up to 70–80% of working days).
