Novartis
Medical Science Liaison – Oncology (Solid Tumor) – Minneapolis, MN Territory
$146K–$298K
Field Non-Sales (USA) · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- Manager: 0–3 years in a pharmaceutical-industry Field Medical position or as an MSL required; alternatively, 3–5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related scientific or clinical experience preferred. Associate Director: minimum 3 years in a pharmaceutical-industry Field Medical position or as an MSL preferred; alternatively, 5–7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related scientific or clinical experience required. Level is commensurate with experience.
- Education
- Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
About the job
Engages healthcare professionals and medical experts in the Minneapolis territory with non-promotional scientific information, gathers actionable medical insights, and supports clinical and medical strategy in oncology.
What you'll do
- Build scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and thought leaders; discuss clinical data, unmet needs, disease state, and products.
- Plan territory and account engagement aligned with medical strategy, identify partnership opportunities, and capture medical insights.
- Support company-sponsored clinical trials and collaborate with internal medical, clinical operations, and other colleagues.
What they ask for
- Graduate degree in science or healthcare.
- Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement, and FDA promotional guidelines and regulations.
- Reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from its border; valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
- Travel approximately 60–70%.
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 USD (base salary, Manager); $160,300 - $297,700 year USD (base salary, Associate Director)
Tools
Veeva CRM
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