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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- 8 certified filings for “Principal Scientist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $98k–$110k, median $98k. Most were filed at wage level I (63%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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About the role
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology
Role Purpose
As Medical Science Liaison – Oncology, you will provide high-quality, compliant scientific engagement with external experts and stakeholders in oncology, including endometrial cancer, in Egypt. You will generate insights to inform strategy and support evidence-based use of the oncology portfolio, aligned with global and regional medical strategies.
Key Responsibilities
External Scientific Engagement
• Conduct non-promotional, evidence-based scientific discussions on oncology assets and relevant disease areas, including endometrial cancer, in line with company and local codes.
• Support advisory boards, scientific meetings and medical education activities with evidence summaries and medical input.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests within defined governance frameworks.
Insight Generation and Communication
• Capture, analyse and communicate field insights to the FME Lead, therapy-area medical leads and cross-functional teams.
• Identify unmet needs, data gaps and evidence-generation opportunities in oncology.
• Provide feedback on guidelines, clinical practice patterns and competitor developments that may impact oncology strategies.
Medical and Cross-Functional Support
• Support Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance with robust scientific information on oncology assets.
• Contribute to field-force and cross-functional training on clinical data, indications and safety profiles.
• Support local implementation of global and regional plans, congress activities, publications and evidence projects where appropriate.
Governance, Compliance and Documentation
• Ensure all activities follow company values, policies, SOPs, industry codes and Egyptian regulations.
• Document scientific interactions, medical information responses and insights accurately and promptly in approved systems.
• Maintain inspection readiness for oncology-related medical activities.
Continuous Learning and Scientific Excellence
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oncology assets, relevant disease areas, clinical guidelines and emerging data.
• Participate actively in scientific meetings, training programmes and updates to continuously enhance expertise.
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Advanced scientific or medical degree such as MD, PharmD, PhD or MSc in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Relevant therapeutic-area postgraduate or specialised training (e.g. oncology) is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of Medical Affairs experience, preferably as an MSL or similar field-based role, ideally in oncology.
• Demonstrated experience in scientific engagement with key external experts and insight generation.
• Cross-functional matrix experience; Egypt or similar-market experience preferred.
Key Capabilities and Skills
• Strong scientific understanding of oncology, particularly immuno-oncology and endometrial cancer.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex clinical data clearly.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to generate, synthesise and communicate insights.
• High integrity, strong ethics and a robust compliance mindset.
• Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively across functions and teams.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, spoken and written.
If you are a scientifically driven, field-focused professional with a passion for oncology and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care, we encourage you to apply.
Application closing date : November 21st, 2026
Skills
Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact
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