Medial Science Liaison (MSL)

Role Summary

The Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based non-promotional role supporting GSKs clinical development activities in oncology in Japan. This position is focused on supporting ongoing and planned clinical trials through high-quality scientific exchange with investigators and trial sites contributing to the appropriate conduct of clinical research and the generation of scientific evidence.

The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical resource to investigators and internal stakeholders by facilitating trial-related discussions identifying barriers to trial execution and providing insights to Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams in alignment with GSK policies and Japanese regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities (Japan Pipeline Role)

Support GSK oncology clinical trials by engaging with investigators sub-investigators and trial site staff to facilitate scientific understanding of study protocols disease biology and trial-related data

Provide scientific support for clinical trial initiation conduct and feasibility including
investigator meetings and trial-related educational activities

Identify and communicate trial-related insights operational challenges and scientific feedback from investigators to Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams

Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations Medical Affairs and other internal stakeholders to support effective trial execution in Japan

Maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge in assigned oncology disease areas relevant to GSKs clinical development portfolio

Ensure all activities are conducted in strict compliance with Japanese regulations GSK
policies and applicable SOPs

職務内容および勤務地の変更範囲は会社の定めるところとする

必要な条件Basic Qualification

経験 Experienceスキル Skill

生命科学医療科学薬学看護科学または医療関連分野例MSCMSMPHRNまたは同等の科学的教育課程の学位取得者

製薬業界でのCROMRでのオンコロジー経験またはメディカル部門での臨床研究におけるオンコロジー経験

臨床試験のサポート経験研究者や試験施設との関与など

科学的コミュニケーション能力が高く臨床の専門家とエビデンスに基づいた議論ができる能力

日本の臨床研究規制およびコンプライアンス要件製薬業界における関連する法律や規制の理解またはこれを迅速に習得する能力

Advanced degree in a life science medical science pharmacy nursing sciences or healthcare-related discipline (e.g. MSc MS MPH RN or equivalent scientific training)
Oncology experience through clinical research pharmaceutical industry roles CRO MR or medical affairs functions
Experience supporting or working with clinical trials including interaction with investigators or trial sites
Strong scientific communication skills and ability to engage in evidence-based discussions with clinical experts
Understanding of Japanese clinical research regulations and compliance requirements (the relevant laws and regulations in the pharmaceutical industry) or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge

学位/資格/語学力 Education/certification/Language

日本語上級母国語級

英語英語論文を理解できるレベル

Japanese: fluent

English: Enough skills to understand the medical articles.

望ましい条件 Preferred Qualification
経験 Experienceスキル Skill

医療専門資格薬剤師医師看護師獣医師など

製薬会社メディカル部門でのMSL経験臨床研究を主導した経験R&Dにおける治験実施の経験または類似の臨床開発関連の経験

日本国内におけるオンコロジー臨床試験の支援経験があれば望ましい

オンコロジーMSLとしての経験が3年以上であれば望ましい

Medical professional qualifications: Pharmacist Doctor Nurse Veterinarian etc.
Prior experience in a Medical Science Liaison Clinical Research Associate Clinical Scientist or similar clinical development role
Experience supporting oncology clinical trials in Japan
More than 3 years experience of oncology MSL is preferable

Why GSK

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade as a successful growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make so were committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how together we deliver for patients shareholders and our people.

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