Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Southeast)

Job Description

Territory: FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, KY

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Serving as a field-based extension of Medical Affairs, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will represent the Company, a precision oncology company pioneering the discovery and development of small molecule, tumor-agnostic therapies that target p53 mutations. The MSL will initially support Company’s lead product candidate, an orally available small molecule for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a TP53 Y220C mutation. The US FDA has granted Fast Track designation for the treatment of cancer patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have this mutation.

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The MSL will build long-term, credible, peer-to-peer relationships through scientific/medical exchange with clinical trial site investigators, thought leaders and other relevant stakeholders specializing in Oncology. The MSL will support Company’s advancing clinical and research programs. Delivering clinical, scientific, and technical education to the Oncology community, including Pathologists, the MSL will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships to advance disease-state and therapeutic awareness and advocacy. Additionally, the MSL will serve as a technical, scientific, and medical expert to the Oncology community for the assigned region.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Scientific Expertise and Exchange
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• Maintain current expertise in relevant tumor types, precision oncology, biomarker testing, the evolving treatment landscape, and applicable clinical evidence.
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• Conduct balanced scientific exchange with oncology healthcare professionals, investigators, pathologists, and other relevant stakeholders in response to identified educational needs and unsolicited requests.
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• Communicate complex clinical and scientific information accurately and in a manner tailored to the stakeholder’s role and level of expertise.
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• Represent Medical Affairs at national and regional scientific meetings, including scientific sessions, stakeholder meetings, and compliant congress coverage.
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• Territory and Stakeholder Engagement
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• Develop and execute a territory medical plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, launch-readiness priorities, and documented stakeholder needs.
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• Identify and maintain appropriate scientific relationships with external experts across academic centers, community practices, referral networks, and clinical research sites.
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• Support advisory boards, scientific education programs, research collaborations, and Investigator-Supported Trials as requested.
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• Clinical Development and Launch Readiness
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• Partner with Clinical Operations and study sites to understand barriers to patient identification, molecular testing, referral, and clinical-trial enrollment, and to address appropriate scientific or educational needs.
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• Provide compliant scientific support to investigators and site staff regarding client clinical studies, protocols, and available patient-facing or site materials.
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• Contribute field perspectives to launch-readiness planning, including stakeholder knowledge gaps, testing pathways, institutional processes, and evidence needs.
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• Capture and communicate high-quality medical insights, including the context, implications, and potential Medical Affairs action, while protecting confidential and personal information.
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• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Information, Publications, Diagnostics, Market Access, and other functions within approved roles and processes.
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• Review medical and scientific materials for accuracy, balance, appropriate substantiation, and consistency with approved review processes.
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• Support internal scientific training, medical communications, resource development, and other Medical Affairs projects as assigned.
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• Conduct all activities in accordance with company policies and SOPs and applicable legal, regulatory, privacy, and industry requirements governing non-promotional scientific exchange, clinical research support, medical information, and interactions with healthcare professionals and external organizations.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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• Demonstrated understanding of compliant scientific exchange and applicable FDA requirements, industry codes, privacy expectations, and company policies.
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• Excellent scientific communication, presentation, relationship-building, project-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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• Ability to synthesize complex information, identify meaningful insights, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a growing organization.
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• Field-based role with travel up to 60%, including overnight travel for stakeholder meetings, internal meetings, training programs, and medical congresses.
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• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the essential functions of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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• Advanced scientific or clinical degree strongly preferred, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or DNP. NP, MSN, or PA candidates may be considered with substantial oncology and MSL experience.
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• Minimum 3 years of oncology MSL experience and demonstrated success working independently in a field-based role.
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• Minimum 5 years of combined clinical, research, or relevant industry experience in oncology.
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• Experience in gynecologic oncology and additional experience in breast, lung, or other solid tumors.
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• Established scientific relationships across academic and community oncology settings.
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• Experience with precision oncology, molecular testing, biomarker-driven clinical development, or launch readiness.
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The Medical Affairs Company (TMAC) has been the global provider of comprehensive clinical and medical staffing solutions for over 25 years. We specialize in the provision of field clinical and medical personnel based on our clients’ distinct resources and lifecycle needs. Clients in the biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical device fields have turned to us to help manage their short- and long-term strategic and tactical clinical trial and medical engagement goals, aimed at providing support to numerous stakeholders including physicians, site staff, community practitioners, caregivers, and patients.

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Salary offers to be determined based on industry experience, education, and therapeutic expertise.