Jobs / Novartis / Medical Science Liaison – Oncology

Medical Science Liaison – Oncology

Novartis
Santiago Onsite Research & Development
Apply for this position

About this role

Job Description Summary

-Lead scientific engagement with their Medical Experts. Implement clinical and educational strategies and respond to unsolicited medical enquiries.


 

Job Description

#LI-Remote

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 Research, Clinical Study Reports, Curious Mindset, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Disease Management, Drug Development, Education (Inactive), Epidemiology, IT Tools, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Phase Iv Clinical Trial (Inactive), Product Placement, Scientific Support (Inactive)

About Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

novartis.com

Job Details
LocationSantiago
Work typeOnsite
DepartmentResearch & Development
SeniorityMid
CountryChile
About the company
Novartis
Global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
View all 914 open jobs at Novartis
BioHired Insights
Hiring locations: United States (236), India (97), Austria (65)
⚠ Layoff history
3 layoff events reported at Novartis:
  • Jul 2026 · 322 affected · East Hanover, NJ
  • May 2026 · 60 affected · East Hanover, NJ
  • Nov 2025 · 550 affected · Stein, Switzerland
See full layoff tracker →