Medical Science Liaison
GSK · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Advance clinical practice in oncology.
- Engage with healthcare providers scientifically.
- Share medical insights and data.
- Support clinical trials and research.
- Manage territory strategically and compliantly.
About the role
About the Role
The Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a critical field-based position connecting GSK with the healthcare community. This non-promotional role focuses on advancing clinical practice in your assigned territory to improve patient outcomes. You will bring deep clinical and oncology therapeutic expertise, along with market and landscape knowledge, to engage with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and account personnel, aligning with GSK's medical strategies.
Key Objectives
As an MSL, your primary objectives include:
- Engaging with community and academic experts to facilitate scientific exchange.
- Serving as a vital medical resource to ensure HCPs, payers, and decision-makers understand unmet patient needs, the evolving treatment landscape, and the benefit/risk profile of GSK medicines.
- Identifying disease and product-related medical needs.
- Exchanging scientific knowledge and capturing/communicating medical insights.
- Facilitating research to advance clinical practice.
Your Responsibilities
This role offers the opportunity to lead key activities that will advance your career. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leveraging scientific expertise and market knowledge to identify and engage HCPs (including academic and community HCPs, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) who may have educational needs and can provide valuable insights.
- Engaging with HCPs on emerging data, clinical trials, unmet medical needs, patient access barriers, and market dynamics, while educating on disease states and product information.
- Contributing to medical strategy by collecting and communicating medical insights throughout the product lifecycle.
- Developing and executing strategic territory plans, including identifying, mapping, and planning scientific engagements with key accounts.
- Supporting clinical trials by facilitating relevant medical activities and collaborating with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues.
- Collaborating with internal teams (Medical Affairs, marketing, commercial, sales) to ensure a customer-centric approach compliant with GSK SOPs.
- Understanding and addressing the unique medical needs and attributes of accounts.
- Maintaining in-depth knowledge of assigned therapeutic areas and GSK medicines, serving as a medical resource to both customers and internal colleagues.
- Adhering to GSK’s Code of Conduct, policies, and standards, ensuring all activities are conducted compliantly and ethically.
- Executing administrative responsibilities, training, and documentation in a timely manner.
- Participating in Field Medical and cross-enterprise projects to support medical strategies and tactics.
Why You?
Basic Qualifications:
- Must reside within the territory for consideration.
- Doctorate level with a medical or clinical focus (Pharm D, PHD, or MD) OR an advanced science/clinical/healthcare related degree (e.g., MSN, ANP, MS, MPH) with relevant clinical, industry, and/or oncology experience.
- Oncology experience, pharmaceutical industry experience, or medical liaison experience.
- 2+ years of experience in pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in humans, with practical application in an oncology-focused clinical setting.
- Experience engaging in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with medical professionals and decision-makers.
- Experience delivering medical-based presentations.
- Experience identifying opportunities for medical engagement and developing scientific engagement goals.
- Experience developing relationships with external HCPs, KOLs, and external experts, as well as internal stakeholders and key decision-makers.
- Ability to manage a multi-state territory with 60-75% travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous clinical experience with direct/or indirect decision-making authority for patient care (e.g., direct patient care, treatment protocol development, drug therapy guidelines development, traditional clinical pharmacy practice settings).
- Proven track record of consistent, high performance.
- Above average computer literacy (e.g., utilizing AI and digital fluency), including experience with software applications.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. Our focus areas include respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases.
We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture is built on being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and doing the right thing.
Inclusion and Support
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or arrangements to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us on esp-inclusion.recruitment@gsk.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any basis prohibited under federal, state, or local law.
Important Notice to Employment Businesses/Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies without prior written authorization. Unauthorized referrals will be considered unsolicited and GSK will not be liable for any fees arising from such referrals.
Healthcare Professional Disclosure
If you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses incurred on your behalf during the interview process to comply with US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and CMS website.
Key skills/competency
- Medical Science Liaison
- Oncology
- Clinical Practice
- Healthcare Providers (HCPs)
- Scientific Exchange
- Medical Strategy
- Clinical Trials
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Areas
Skills & topics
- Medical Science Liaison
- Oncology
- MSL
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Biopharma
- Clinical Research
- Healthcare
- Medical Affairs
- Therapeutic Area Expert
- Field Medical
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your doctorate degree, oncology experience, and liaison skills.
- Showcase scientific dialogue: Emphasize your experience engaging with HCPs and decision-makers.
- Demonstrate territory management: Detail your strategic planning and travel capabilities.
- Research GSK's values: Align your application with their mission of advancing science for patients.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss oncology pharmacology and pharmacotherapy.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Medical Science Liaison Oncology role at GSK?
- The primary focus of the Medical Science Liaison Oncology role at GSK is to advance clinical practice within an assigned territory by connecting with the healthcare community, sharing scientific knowledge, and improving patient outcomes. This non-promotional role serves as a crucial link between GSK and Healthcare Providers (HCPs).
- What educational background is required for the Oncology MSL position at GSK?
- GSK requires a Doctorate level degree with a medical or clinical focus (PharmD, PhD, or MD) or an advanced science/clinical/healthcare related degree (e.g., MSN, ANP, MS, MPH) for this role. Relevant clinical, industry, or oncology experience is also necessary.
- How much travel is expected for the Medical Science Liaison Oncology role?
- The Medical Science Liaison Oncology role requires significant travel, with an expectation to manage a multi-state territory involving 60-75% travel.
- What therapeutic areas does GSK focus on for this Medical Science Liaison position?
- This specific role is focused on Oncology. GSK's broader therapeutic areas include respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases.
- What are GSK's core values that applicants should be aware of?
- GSK's culture is built on being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and doing the right thing. These values guide their operations and commitment to transparency, respect, integrity, and patient focus.
- How can I inquire about reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process at GSK?
- If you require any reasonable adjustments or arrangements to support you during the recruitment process, please contact GSK directly via email at esp-inclusion.recruitment@gsk.com. Inquiries not related to adjustments cannot be supported through this channel.
- What is the role of an MSL in relation to clinical trials at GSK?
- The MSL supports clinical trials by facilitating relevant medical activities and collaborating with internal Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues to ensure smooth execution and data exchange.
- Does GSK accept referrals from employment businesses or agencies for this role?
- GSK does not accept unsolicited referrals from employment businesses or agencies. Prior written authorization from GSK's commercial, general procurement, or human resources department is required before referring any candidates.