Medical Science Liaison – Oncology
Band
Level 4
Job Description Summary
-Lead scientific engagement with their Medical Experts. Implement clinical and educational strategies and respond to unsolicited medical enquiries.
Job Description
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Location: Santiago, Chile
This role is based in Chile. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Key responsibilities:
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key HCPs and medical experts within Oncology
Provide high-quality scientific exchange, translating complex clinical data into clear, impactful insights
Support market readiness and successful adoption of key therapies through scientific engagement
Gather, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights from the field to internal stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical, Commercial, and other teams to ensure aligned execution
Identify and engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) to support scientific leadership and strategy
Deliver presentations and training on clinical and scientific data to internal and external stakeholders
Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Novartis policies and ethical standards
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience in Oncology (mandatory)
Strong scientific background with ability to interpret and communicate clinical data
Experience in medical affairs, MSL, or related scientific field roles
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Ability to collect, analyze, and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify complex scientific concepts
Strong collaboration and cross-functional mindset
Fluent in English
Desirable Requirements:
Experience working with nuclear medicine / radioligand therapies
Previous experience engaging with top-tier oncology experts in Chile
Why Novartis?
At Novartis, our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. We are driven by our commitment to innovation, scientific excellence, and meaningful impact for patients worldwide.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Biostatistics, Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Curious Mindset, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Disease Management, Drug Development, Education, Epidemiology, IT Tools, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Phase Iv Clinical Trial, Product Placement, Scientific Support