Oncology Medical Science Liaison

Detroit, United States of America | Full time | Field-based | R1538329

Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (Community‑Based)
IQVIA in partnership with our client, Exelixis, are excited to announce that we are looking for Medical Science Liaisons to initiate scientific dialogue within the therapeutic area of oncology through scientific discussions with clinical physicians, staff and other stakeholders, on behalf of our client.

The Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field‑based scientific professional responsible for engaging healthcare professionals (HCPs) and advanced practice providers (APPs) in compliant, non‑promotional scientific exchange.

This role is community‑focused and supports pre‑launch and early launch medical activities through disease‑state education, insight generation, and scientific engagement within community oncology settings.

Act as a scientific point of contact in the field for Exelixis Medical Affairs

Appropriately engage oncology HCPs and APPs in compliant, fair‑balanced scientific exchange

Deliver scientific education and disease‑state discussions using approved materials

Develop and maintain scientific relationships within assigned geographic territory

Report field intelligence, including insights on treatment landscape, scientific trends, and competitor activity

Provide support to clinical development and operations activities, including site recommendations, initiation visits, and facilitation of scientific communication

Participate in or support advisory boards in accordance with applicable guidelines and compliance standards

Represent Exelixis at medical congresses and scientific meetings; Serve as a scientific resource for cross‑functional partners within defined and approved boundaries

Contribute to business needs beyond assigned geography as required

Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and product complaints in line with company and regulatory processes

Project a professional image of the Company and act in accordance with applicable industry codes of conduct

Ability to engage healthcare professionals in credible and compliant scientific discussions

Ability to manage travel demands and territory priorities

Proficiency in standard office software and customer relationship management systems

Bachelor’s degree (Life Sciences, BSN)

2 years of relevant clinical, scientific, or healthcare‑facing experience in oncology

Relevant experience may include roles such as clinical practitioner, oncology nurse, clinical educator, clinical research, or other HCP‑facing scientific roles.

Understanding of compliant, non‑promotional scientific exchange or experience working within regulated healthcare environments.

Experience working within regulated, compliance‑driven healthcare or life sciences environments

Ability to work independently in a field‑based, matrix organization.

Understanding of the non‑promotional Medical Science Liaison role is required

Frequent domestic travel, up to 70%, including occasional evenings and weekends

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD).

Prior experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in a Medical Affairs role.

Experience supporting oncology practices, particularly in community settings.

Experience participating in scientific meetings, advisory boards, or investigator engagement.

Knowledge of healthcare systems, particularly community oncology settings.

Familiarity with applicable medical, legal, and regulatory requirements governing scientific exchange.

and/or schedule (full or part‑time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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