Novartis is looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Oncology/Hematology to serve the Illinois territory. This field-based, customer-facing role advances clinical practice through scientific exchange and partnership, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Establish and build professional relationships with healthcare professionals and thought leaders in your geographical territory.
- Engage customers through discussions on emerging data, clinical trials, disease state education, and by capturing medical insights and adverse events.
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan, identifying key accounts and medical engagement opportunities.
- Identify key stakeholders and opportunities for partnership with academic centers and systems of care.
- Facilitate involvement of healthcare professionals in activities like publications or clinical trial participation when specific needs are identified.
- Collaborate effectively with internal colleagues across functions such as HEOR, marketing, and commercial.
- Provide clinical trial support for Novartis-sponsored studies and maintain in-depth therapeutic area and product knowledge.
- Execute all administrative responsibilities, including CRM management and expense reporting, in a timely manner.
- Champion new strategic priorities and proactively drive personal and professional development.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.).
- For Manager Level: 0-3 years of experience in a Field Medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL.
- For AD Level: Minimum of 3 years experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is preferred.
- Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, and relevant FDA regulations.
- Ability to perform duties in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and Novartis policies, including Ethics and Compliance standards.
- Candidate must reside within the Illinois territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from its border.
- This is a field-based position requiring approximately 60-70% travel.
- For roles with a company car: Must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Nice to Have
- For Manager Level: 3-5 years of relevant medical affairs or clinical research experience in a scientific/clinical setting. Previous experience in the assigned therapeutic area is preferred.
- For AD Level: 5-7 years of relevant medical affairs or clinical research experience in a scientific/clinical setting required. Previous experience in the assigned therapeutic area is preferred.
Technical Stack
- Veeva CRM
Team & Environment
This is a field-based role that involves regular collaboration with internal colleagues across functions such as HEOR, access, marketing, commercial, and sales.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: For Manager: $145,600 - $270,400; for AD: $160,300 - $297,700 per year.
- Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards (depending on level of role).
- Health, life and disability benefits.
- A 401(k) with company contribution and match.
- A variety of other benefits.
- Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
- Performance-based cash incentive.
Work Mode
This is a field-based, remote position covering the state of Illinois. The candidate must reside within the territory.
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
