Novartis
Medical Science Liaison, Oncology Solid Tumor – Nashville Territory
$146K–$298K
Field Non-Sales (USA) · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 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 Field Medical or as an MSL preferred; alternatively, 5–7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related 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
Engages healthcare professionals and medical experts across a four-state territory to advance oncology clinical practice, support clinical trials, and inform medical strategy through scientific discussions and actionable insights.
What you'll do
- Build scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and thought leaders; discuss clinical data, disease state, unmet needs, and product information while capturing medical insights and adverse events.
- Plan territory engagements and key-account strategies, identifying opportunities for education, partnerships, and clinical trial participation.
- Support company-sponsored clinical trials and collaborate with internal colleagues while following medical, ethics, and compliance policies.
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; approximately 60–70% travel is required.
- 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
USD $145,600 - $270,400 year base salary (Manager); USD $160,300 - $297,700 year base salary (Associate Director)
Tools
Veeva CRM, Microsoft Word
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