Job description

The Senior Medical Science Liaison – Oncology serves as the scientific and medical interface between Novartis and the external healthcare and scientific community. The role is responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with Health Care Providers (HCPs), including external medical experts, clinical investigators, and treatment guideline specialists, to facilitate ethical, transparent, and timely dissemination of clinical and scientific information related to Novartis oncology compounds and therapeutic areas. The position supports the execution of medical affairs strategies aligned with the Integrated Product Strategy (IPS) by engaging key stakeholders, sharing scientific evidence, and promoting educational initiatives within the oncology domain. The Medical Science Liaison communicates medical, scientific, and health outcomes evidence regarding approved products and investigational compounds while responding to unsolicited HCP requests using globally approved data. The role contributes to the advancement of clinical research programs by identifying potential study sites, supporting trial feasibility assessments, facilitating Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) submissions, and coordinating material transfer agreements for independent research initiatives. The position promotes scientific exchange on emerging oncology treatment principles and collects insights from healthcare professionals to inform strategic planning and medical affairs activities. Internally, the Senior Medical Science Liaison acts as a medical resource for disease-area expertise and product training while contributing to the development and execution of medical strategies. The role also ensures strict adherence to compliance frameworks governing Medical Affairs field interactions and research activities, maintaining high standards of scientific integrity and ethical engagement with stakeholders while supporting educational initiatives and internal capability development.