Great Britain, United Kingdom
Posted: May 02, 2025
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Medical Science Liaison

Oncology / Breast Cancer

United Kingdom (UK)


  • Client: Biotech, Oncology (Precision Medicine)
  • Reports to: Field Manager at Amplity Health
  • Primary Territory: UK
  • Location: UK



RESPONSIBILITIES:


Our client is a US based biopharmaceutical company fully dedicated to the research and development of medicines with the aim to improve the lives of patients. The company is looking for a driven and scientifically strong Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry experience.


The MSL is a member of a global field-based team of scientific experts who function as an extension of Medical Affairs. The MSL role focuses primarily on providing clinical, scientific, and educational support to healthcare professionals (HCPs) at clinical trial research sites (Principal Investigators [PIs] and their study teams), and potential clinical trial sites, in addition to national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) who have a key influence in the medical oncology communities. The MSL develops strong relationships within the respective oncology community and collects impactful insights to enhance the clients’ strategic objectives. This role will closely collaborate with the client’s Clinical Operations team supporting ongoing and future company-sponsored clinical trials.

Strong experience and pre-existing advanced knowledge of working in oncology are expected –breast cancer experience is preferred.


ACCOUNTABILITIES:


  • Deliver client company, compound and protocol education to specific physicians and their support staff (developing client’s presence in country) to optimize study performance to agreed timelines
  • Provide accurate, non-promotional scientific information relating to study drug and pipeline compounds to specific study sites and their associated referral networks as well as KOLs and other potential referral sites
  • Answer medical/technical enquiries from HCPs and study site team members, related to study drug and pipeline compounds/clinical trial design/rationale, using client developed and approved resources
  • If requested, keep up to date with clinical knowledge, published data and trial work for client and competitive product studies
  • If requested, support relevant education at Site Investigator Meetings, including Site Initiation Visits, in line with clinical study plans
  • Develop strong communication links with PIs and study physicians and their teams
  • Ensure requests received from PIs are managed efficiently and effectively, and that the client studies are the primary focus of the study site support teams
  • Act as field-based reference point of scientific and clinical expertise for study sites and CRO
  • Alignment between client and CRO study project teams to ensure synergies occur between them and that all field-based clinical activities achieve global study team goals
  • Liaise closely with client to monitor and measure study performance
  • Support of ongoing and future company sponsored trials
  • Liaison between corporate clinical operations and study sites e.g., visit trial centers as required to provide updates on study, maintain client presence, enhance enrolment rates, patient retention, and assist in study closure
  • Identify additional trial centers for future trials for all client pipeline products
  • Respond to requests for investigator-sponsored research in line with company procedures
  • Build on the image and professionalism of client across territory


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE


Education:


  • Physician, Pharmacist, PhD (preferred), MSc in a relevant scientific field or associated qualification (min. requirement)
  • Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory) and local language of primary country to be covered


Experience:


  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • MSL experience
  • Solid Tumor Oncology experience must / Breast Cancer experience highly preferred
  • Experience in management of KOLs, Researchers and HCPs at all levels in both 1:1 and group settings


Skills:


  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Skilled in building positive relationships and fostering collaboration through strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrable thirst for knowledge (technical, clinical, medical, scientific) with an ability to assimilate information quickly, present clinical data clearly and concisely and discuss the statistical and clinical relevance in line with clinical development strategy
  • Ability to work autonomously, in a field-based setting whilst contributing positively to the Medical Affairs team
  • Ability to drive performance of self and others
  • Highest ethical standards
  • Project management skills – to deliver on complex tasks within timeframe and manage milestones
  • Able to prioritize and work effectively on their own and in an evolving environment
  • Experience of working in a matrix management environmentfostering strong teamwork and collaboration across departments/teams
  • Mature professional presence and credibility
  • Passionate and self-confident
  • IT skills in particularly competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint


Knowledge:


  • In-depth knowledge of the applicable GXP regulations, Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines and National Codes of Practice


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:


  • Willingness to travel, be away from home and visit international destinations
  • Valid and clean driver’s license




ABOUT AMPLITY


Amplity Health is the true partner of global healthcare companies who builds transformational solutions by challenging the boundaries of commercialization strategies to improve the lives of patients.



We do this through:


  • Commercialization – Amplity Health has the expertise, people and infrastructure to meet a wide range of commercialization challenges
  • Clinical & Medical Outsourced Solutions – Building end to end external engagement solutions and capabilities across clinical and medical affairs globally
  • Consulting – Building end to end external engagement solutions and capabilities across clinical and medical affairs globally
  • Remote Engagement – Alternative channels across the medical and commercial continuum to engage with HCPs and patients
  • Field Outsourced Solutions – Tailored field team programs to meet a wide range of objectives and client needs


VALUES


These are our company values that we expect all candidates and potential employees to embody as these values strongly underpin our culture:


  • Excellence
  • Passion
  • Integrity
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration


We are an equal opportunities employer:


We encourage and support equal employment opportunities for all applicants and are determined to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment due to their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status. Employment decisions are evaluated based on an individual's skills, knowledge, abilities and qualifications.


If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions about your application, please contact our recruiter Laura Franco at


Application notes:


While we really value your multilingual skills, please ensure your application and CV are submitted in English to be considered for this position.


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Additional Info
Min. Experience
-
Job Location Type
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Predicted Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Duration
-
Language(s)
All
Est. Budget/Pay Rate
To be discussed
Est. hrs
-
Optimal Job Start
-
Job Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
Job Function
Research, Science, and Health Care Provider
Employer
Amplity
Preferred Applicant Countries
United Kingdom
Job Ref
J25C16712AE41
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