Medical Science Liaison - Solid Tumor - OH, WV, PA Territory

Job Description Summary The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific role. Their key objective is to create impact through advancing clinical practice within the territory that leads to improved patient outcomes. The MSL must demonstrate deep therapeutic expertise, understand territory and market influences, engage scientifically with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and medical experts, manage and develop their territory and execute all relevant activities in alignment with the medical strategic and tactical plan - while functioning within the Novartis Code of Conduct, Ethics/Compliance policies and Working Practice documents. The MSL will inform and shape medical strategy through application of a curious mindset to collect impactful and actionable insights, understanding the strategic impact of critical insights. Job Description Key Responsibilities The MSL will leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and other thought leaders in the geographical area as aligned with medical strategy. Engage with customers – includes emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in patient journey, understanding market dynamics within territory, exploring areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, educating on disease state and product, capturing adverse events, and capturing medical insights through all stages of product lifecycle. Demonstrate strategic territory vision and ensure appropriate territory identification, mapping, and planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts in collaboration with internal Novartis colleagues. Activities include: Identify key stakeholders with influence in disease space throughout the product development journey to establish strategies for education, engagement, and partnership. Identify opportunities for partnership with academic centers, centers of excellence, and/or systems of care to drive impact within the assigned territory. Identify opportunities to involve HCPs or MEs when a specific medical need is identified (e.g., publications, clinical trial participation). Identify opportunities for internal collaboration with other Novartis stakeholders to drive forward therapeutic area, clinical, or product goals as appropriate. Provide clinical trial support for company-sponsored trials and facilitate relevant medical activities, including but not limited to identification of appropriate sites, supporting trials (subject recruitment, protocol questions, SIVs, etc.) at sites, and cross‑functional collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues. Regularly collaborate with internal colleagues (e.g., HEOR, access, marketing, commercial) within the assigned therapeutic area and territory to advance clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity and a One Novartis approach in compliance with Novartis standards. Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and Novartis compounds to serve as a medical resource to customers and internal colleagues. Maintain in-depth knowledge of internal policies and external regulations (e.g., field medical Working Practice Document (WPD), travel policy, expense policy, state and local laws, institutional policies) and how they affect day‑to‑day activities. Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, voicemail, e‑mail, expense reports, compliance modules) timely, including profiling core customers and ensuring up‑to‑date information in the CRM. Champion emerging responsibilities as strategic priorities and territory needs evolve. Proactively drive personal and professional development. Conduct yourself with the highest ethical standards and adhere to Novartis Code of Conduct, complying with all relevant laws and regulations and Novartis Ethics, Risk & Compliance policies and procedures. Essential Requirements Education: Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.) Minimum 3 years' experience in a Field Medical‑based position within the pharmaceutical industry or MSL experience preferred OR 5‑7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience required. Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry is required. Candidates will perform their duties in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and Novartis policies. Works within Ethics, Compliance and Promotional policies (Novartis & Federal) and ensures those around them do the same. Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Adherence with Company policies, state and federal laws and regulations. Candidate must reside within territory or within a reasonable commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border. Field based, customer‑facing position majority of the time with approximately 60‑70% travel required to achieve performance and business objectives. Must have a valid driver's license. Desirable Requirements Previous experience in the assigned or related therapeutic area is preferred. Essential Function – Driving Driving is an essential function of this role. A valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving. Compensation The salary for this position is expected to range between $160,300.00 and $297,700.00 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on relevant skills and experience and will be reviewed periodically. The compensation includes a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level, eligibility for annual equity awards. Benefits US‑based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Employees are also eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves. EEO Statement 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, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 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