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Medical Scientific Liaison Pipeline Oncology (Centro)

GlaxoSmithKline, Italy, NY, United States


Job title:

Medical Science Liaison — Pipeline Oncology

Location:

Central Italy

Employment type:

Full Time, Permanent

Key Accountabilities

Leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to identify and engage HCPs (including academic and community HCPs, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) who may have educational needs and can provide insights needed to inform medical plans.

Engage with HCPs on emerging data, clinical trials, medical unmet needs, patient barriers to access, market dynamics, and educate on disease state and product information.

Contribute to medical strategy by collecting and communicating medical insights throughout the product lifecycle and understanding the potential impact of these insights.

Demonstrate strategic territory planning and management and appropriate identification, mapping, and planning of scientific engagements in territory with key accounts and aligned with medical strategy.

Support clinical trials by facilitating relevant medical activities and collaborating with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues.

Collaborate with internal colleagues (e.g., Medical Affairs, marketing, commercial, sales) to ensure a customer‑centric approach aligned with GSK Standard Operating Procedures.

Understand and address the unique medical needs and attributes of accounts (e.g. educational needs, pathways).

Maintain in‑depth knowledge of assigned therapeutic areas and GSK medicines to serve as a medical resource to both customers and internal colleagues. Understand the landscape and prepare to address the educational needs of customers.

Adhere to GSK’s Code of Conduct, policies and standards, and relevant ways of working documents. Ensure all activities are conducted in a compliant manner, reflecting GSK's commitment to transparency, respect, integrity, and patient focus.

Execute all administrative responsibilities, training, and documentation requirements in a timely manner.

Participate in Field Medical and cross‑enterprise projects and teams that support medical strategies and tactics.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

Must reside within territory for consideration (Central Italy).

Doctorate level with a medical or clinical focus (Pharm D, PhD, or MD) or MS‑advanced science/clinical/healthcare related degree with relevant clinical, industry and/or oncology experience (e.g., MSN, ANP, MS, MPH).

Oncology experience, pharmaceutical industry, and Medical Liaison / Advisor experience.

2+ years’ experience in pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in humans and has practical experience applying this knowledge in an oncology focused clinical setting.

Experience engaging in peer‑to‑peer scientific dialogue with medical professionals and decision makers.

Experience in delivering medical‑based presentations.

Experience identifying opportunities for medical engagement and developing scientific engagement goals.

Experience developing relationships with external HCPs, KOLs, and external experts and with internal stakeholders and key decision makers.

Ability to manage a multi‑state territory with 60‑75% travel.

Fluent English and Italian (both written and spoken). Excellent scientific written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Previous clinical experience in situations where direct/or indirect decision‑making authority for patient care was demonstrated (e.g., direct patient care, treatment protocol development, drug therapy guidelines development, traditional clinical pharmacy practice settings).

Proven track record of consistent, high performance.

Above average computer literacy (e.g. utilizing AI and digital fluency), including experience with software applications.

Key Skills

Ability to analyze complex clinical and real‑world data and distil actionable medical insights to inform strategy and decision‑making.

Data‑driven insight extraction: translates heterogeneous data (clinical trials, RWE, literature, and HCP feedback) into clear, evidence‑based recommendations.

Advanced analytics and insight synthesis: interprets statistical outputs and converts findings into pragmatic clinical and access implications.

Clinical insight generation: synthesizes scientific and market evidence to identify unmet needs, therapeutic gaps and opportunities.

Strategic medical insight lead: converts medical and market intelligence into prioritized, actionable insights that shape local and global medical plans.

Insight storytelling: synthesizes complex data into concise, compelling narratives to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.

What we offer

Opportunity to shape and accelerate the Oncology Pipeline programme in a leading biopharma environment.

Collaborative, scientifically driven culture focused on innovation, performance and trust.

Competitive package and professional development opportunities.

Performance Reward.

Company Car.

Flexible Benefits.

Company Healthcare Plan.

Integrative pension fund.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Tax assistance.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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