Director, Medical Science Liaisons-Oncology

GSK • St. Louis, MO

2d • $221,250 - $368,750

About The Position

The Director, Medical Science Liaisons-Oncology will build, lead, coach, develop, and manage a high-performing team of MSLs. The role contributes to the creation and execution of plans aligned with GSK’s Medical Strategic Objectives, priorities, and Integrated Scientific Communication Plan. The position is based in the United States and follows a fieldworker model, with travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree, such as MD, PharmD, PhD, RN, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including Medical Affairs or field medical leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, or developing others in oncology or a related therapeutic area, through formal people leadership or significant team, project, mentoring, or peer-leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of oncology clinical landscapes and healthcare environments in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across medical, clinical, commercial, and access teams.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management tools and digital platforms relevant to scientific engagement.
• Strong skills in data analytics, insight generation, and medical metrics tracking.
• Experience working in matrix organizations and effectively managing stakeholders.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive culture that supports team collaboration and individual growth.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• At least 8 years of experience in oncology medical science liaison roles or field medical leadership.
• Experience supporting product launches and shaping medical strategies in oncology.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, coach, mentor, and provide guidance and timely feedback to MSLs to support engagement, performance, professional growth, and effective territory and account management.
• Maintain proficiency in relevant disease states, product knowledge, and brand strategy.
• Ensure direct reports have clinical and therapeutic expertise and market and landscape knowledge, and deliver against relevant brand strategy.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, building a diverse and inclusive organization.
• Set a clear vision and expectations for direct reports, manage performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement and outward thinking.
• Develop and align MSL strategies with business goals and oversee creation and execution of medical account plans and the Field Medical Engagement Plan.
• Collaborate across the enterprise to inform and maximize capabilities, partnerships, and outcomes.
• Ensure relevant, consolidated medical insights are shared appropriately across the business.
• Collaborate with medical directors, clinical development teams, and commercial colleagues; represent the MSL team in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GSK standards, policies, local codes of practice, guidelines, and laws, and promote sound judgment in MSL activities.
• Work with Commercial leaders and Field Medical Account Liaisons to ensure optimal and compliant ways of working between teams.
• Represent the function during Medical Matrix Team meetings as needed to support aligned implementation of MSL activities with the medical plan and strategic objectives.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program, dependent on role level.
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree