Novartis
Medical Science Liaison, Oncology Solid Tumor – Michigan and Chicago Territory
$146K–$298K
Field Non-Sales (USA) · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- Manager: 0–3 years in Field Medical or as an MSL required, or 3–5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related scientific or clinical experience preferred. Associate Director: 3+ years in Field Medical or as an MSL preferred, or 5–7 years of relevant experience required.
- Education
- Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
About the job
Conducts non-promotional scientific engagement with healthcare professionals across Michigan and Chicago to advance oncology clinical practice, support medical strategy, and improve patient outcomes.
What you'll do
- Build scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and thought leaders; discuss clinical data, trials, patient-care barriers, unmet needs, and disease or product information while capturing medical insights and adverse events.
- Plan territory and key-account engagement, identify partnership opportunities, and support company-sponsored clinical trials in collaboration with internal teams.
- Maintain therapeutic and policy expertise, CRM records, compliance training, and other administrative responsibilities.
What they ask for
- Graduate degree in science or healthcare.
- Strong clinical knowledge, including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines and regulations.
- Reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from its border; travel approximately 60–70%.
- Fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Nice to have
- Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.).
- Previous experience in the assigned or a related therapeutic area.
Pay
$145,600 - $270,400 year (base salary, Manager); $160,300 - $297,700 year (base salary, Associate Director)
Tools
Veeva CRM
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