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Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, UK, Ireland & Belgium

IQVIA
Berkshire
3 weeks ago
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IQVIA is seeking a scientifically credible and field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support a pivotal oncology clinical trial across the UK, Ireland, and Belgium. You’ll be a key scientific partner to clinical trial sites—engaging with investigators, supporting site activation and enrollment, and facilitating high-quality scientific exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide field-based medical support to clinical research programs in oncology. Deliver credible, balanced presentations on disease area and investigational therapies to investigators and site staff. Engage with clinical trial sites to understand and help resolve medical barriers to patient recruitment and screening. Collaborate with site management and monitoring teams to support site initiation and engagement. Facilitate compliant scientific exchange with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs). Capture and report field intelligence, including protocol feedback, treatment landscape insights, and competitor activity. Represent the program at scientific meetings, advisory boards, and congresses. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the disease area, investigational assets, and relevant clinical data. Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Required Qualifications:

Advanced scientific degree: MD, PhD, PharmD (strongly preferred); master’s degree may be considered with relevant experience. Minimum 2 years’ experience as an MSL or in a scientific/medical role. Oncology experience is essential, ideally in solid tumors (head & neck, thoracic, or gastrointestinal). Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and site engagement strategies. Fluent in English and ideally one additional language relevant to the territory (e.g., French or Dutch). Right to work in the UK as well as willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland, and Belgium. Valid driver’s license.

Why This Role Matters:

Represent a first-in-class therapeutic approach with a dual mechanism of action. Join a global MSL team deployed across 26 countries. Influence trial success through strategic site engagement and real-time insights. Grow your career in a fast-paced, science-led environment where your expertise matters.

Ready to make a difference in oncology? Apply now and bring your scientific expertise, curiosity, and collaborative spirit to a program that puts patients first and science at the center.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

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