Job Description
Our Medical Affairs division promotes patient healthcare through scientific exchange with external physicians and industry leaders, ensuring that the scientific benefits of our products are recognized. Through networking and training of internal employees and appropriate communication, we ensure that the scientific foundations of our medications are understood in detail. Additionally, we examine previously unmet medical needs to advance collaboration further and differentiate our portfolio.
For our Medical Affairs (Oncology) department, we are seeking a qualified and committed Medical Science Liaison (m/f/d) Oncology - Melanoma / Head & Neck / Hematologic Oncology for the North-West region (Hamburg, Kiel, Bremen, Münster, Kassel, Hannover).
This position is a field-based role to be filled on a home-office basis.
Your Responsibilities:
- Primary point of contact for Scientific Leaders in the therapeutic areas of skin tumors, head and neck tumors, and hematologic neoplasms for specialists in hematology, oncologists, and radiation oncologists, as well as the respective organ oncologists in clinics and practices in your territory
- Responsible for building new and maintaining existing contacts
- 80% of activities in the field in direct customer contact
- Customer-oriented preparation and provision of scientific information
- Presentation and discussion of the product pipeline and associated new mechanisms of action in the supported indications
- Identification of local research needs including promotion and support of scientific research projects such as MISP (Investigator Studies Program), local studies (LDG and registries) in close collaboration with the Medical Advisor
- Organization, support, and execution of regional scientific events in the territory, as well as at the national level (Expert Input Forum)
- Virtual and in-person presentations to internal and external customers
- Very close collaboration with Medical Advisors, Project Managers/CRAs Clinical Research, Market Access Managers, Franchise/Brand and Customer Managers (BCM)
Your Profile:
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Completed degree in human medicine or pharmacy, alternatively a natural sciences degree with a doctorate
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Minimum 2 years of prior experience in clinical oncology, or demonstrated successful work in Medical Affairs in the field of oncology at a pharmaceutical company, preferably in the relevant indications, is required
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Sound knowledge of relevant oncological therapeutic areas, the scientific environment and networks, as well as study groups
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Pronounced communication skills and negotiation ability in dealing with different contacts outside and within the company
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Strong ability to integrate into diverse teams, convince them, and motivate them
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Pronounced interest in scientific issues and knowledge transfer, presentation confidence
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Knowledge of relevant legal regulations
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Understanding of framework conditions and experience in the regulatory environment are advantageous
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Comprehensive English language skills required
Our Human Medicine business division is committed to the ideology "Patient First, Profits Later." In this area, experts work in the following fields: sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics, and commercial management. They are all united by the passion to make our medicines accessible to customers around the world.
People with severe disabilities and those equated with them are preferred in hiring if equally qualified.
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Clinical Research, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Trial Methodology, Data Analysis, Hematology, Hemodynamic, ICH GCP Guidelines, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Knowledge, Medical Staff Relations, Molecular Oncology, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
75%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
08/17/2026
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