Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Southeast)

Job #: 3723Company: TMAC (The Medical Affairs Company (TMAC))Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2026Serving as a field-based extension of Medical Affairs, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) represents our clients a late-clinical-stage precision oncology company. The MSLs conduct scientific exchange related to client’s clinical and research programs.The MSL builds credible, peer-to-peer relationships with investigators, healthcare professionals, and scientific experts across the assigned territory. The role delivers balanced, accurate, and non-promotional scientific information; gathers actionable field insights; and supports launch readiness while maintaining clear separation from promotional activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESScientific Expertise and ExchangeMaintain current expertise in relevant tumor types, precision oncology, biomarker testing, the evolving treatment landscape, and applicable clinical evidence.Conduct balanced scientific exchange with oncology healthcare professionals, investigators, pathologists, and other relevant stakeholders in response to identified educational needs and unsolicited requests.Communicate complex clinical and scientific information accurately and in a manner tailored to the stakeholder’s role and level of expertise.Represent Medical Affairs at national and regional scientific meetings, including scientific sessions, stakeholder meetings, and compliant congress coverage.Territory and Stakeholder EngagementDevelop and execute a territory medical plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, launch-readiness priorities, and documented stakeholder needs.Identify and maintain appropriate scientific relationships with external experts across academic centers, community practices, referral networks, and clinical research sites.Plan, document, and follow up on medical interactions in accordance with company processes and quality expectations.Support advisory boards, scientific education programs, research collaborations, and Investigator-Supported Trials as requested.Clinical Development and Launch ReadinessPartner 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.Provide compliant scientific support to investigators and site staff regarding client clinical studies, protocols, and available patient-facing or site materials.Contribute field perspectives to launch-readiness planning, including stakeholder knowledge gaps, testing pathways, institutional processes, and evidence needs.Insights and Cross-Functional CollaborationCapture and communicate high-quality medical insights, including the context, implications, and potential Medical Affairs action, while protecting confidential and personal information.Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Information, Publications, Diagnostics, Market Access, and other functions within approved roles and processes.Review medical and scientific materials for accuracy, balance, appropriate substantiation, and consistency with approved review processes.Support internal scientific training, medical communications, resource development, and other Medical Affairs projects as assigned.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.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSDemonstrated understanding of compliant scientific exchange and applicable FDA requirements, industry codes, privacy expectations, and company policies.Excellent scientific communication, presentation, relationship-building, project-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to synthesize complex information, identify meaningful insights, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a growing organization.Field-based role with travel up to 60%, including overnight travel for stakeholder meetings, internal meetings, training programs, and medical congresses.Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the essential functions of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAdvanced 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.Minimum 3 years of oncology MSL experience and demonstrated success working independently in a field-based role.Minimum 5 years of combined clinical, research, or relevant industry experience in oncology.Experience in gynecologic oncology and additional experience in breast, lung, or other solid tumors.Established scientific relationships across academic and community oncology settings.Experience with precision oncology, molecular testing, biomarker-driven clinical development, or launch readiness.