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New grad cns jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like OU Health, Novocure, and Bronson Healthcare hiring at this level now.
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At Novocure, we're working to extend the lives of patients living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer through our innovative Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy.
As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), CNS – West, you'll serve as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and clinical investigators across the western U.S. You'll help translate complex oncology science into meaningful scientific exchange while building relationships that advance understanding of TTFields and its role in patient care.
This is a highly external, relationship-driven role for someone who enjoys being in the field, engaging with physicians and investigators, and connecting science with real-world clinical practice.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a field Medical Affairs professional who brings a strong foundation in oncology and scientific exchange and is comfortable independently managing a large geographic territory.
You'll represent Novocure Medical Affairs across Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii, developing trusted relationships with key scientific and clinical stakeholders while serving as an important source of insights from the field.
Direct CNS or neuro-oncology experience is highly valued, but it isn't required. We're equally interested in experienced oncology MSLs who have demonstrated the ability to learn complex science quickly, establish credibility with physicians, and develop meaningful KOL relationships.
You don't need previous experience with TTFields. You'll receive comprehensive training on our technology, clinical data, and the science behind our therapy.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop and maintain collaborative scientific relationships with thought leaders, healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and other external stakeholders
- Engage in high-quality, balanced scientific exchange around clinical data, disease states, treatment landscapes, and emerging evidence
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan based on key institutions, scientific leaders, research activity, and evolving medical needs
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with established and emerging KOLs across the territory
- Support company-sponsored research and investigator-initiated research discussions
- Gather meaningful insights from the field and communicate them internally to help inform Medical Affairs strategy
- Provide scientific support at regional and national congresses, advisory boards, educational programs, and other medical meetings
- Respond to unsolicited scientific and medical inquiries in a compliant, evidence-based manner
- Partner closely with fellow MSLs and colleagues across Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Commercial
- Serve as an internal scientific resource while helping cross-functional partners understand evolving clinical data and the treatment landscape
- Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding oncology, CNS malignancies, relevant clinical research, treatment pathways, and competitive developments
- Operate independently in the field while remaining highly connected to the broader Medical Affairs organizationContribute to internal communications initiatives and help strengthen collaboration across the organization
- Serve as a trusted communications advisor capable of independently managing communications needs and opportunities as they arise
ABOUT YOU
You're a scientifically curious relationship-builder who enjoys being in front of healthcare professionals and discussing complex clinical information.
You know that being an effective MSL requires more than knowing the data. You listen, ask thoughtful questions, adapt your communication style to the person in front of you, and understand when a physician needs a deep scientific discussion versus a concise answer.
You're comfortable operating independently, but you're not a lone wolf. You proactively build relationships internally and recognize that strong partnership across Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial teams is essential to success.
You're also energized by learning. Experience in CNS or neuro-oncology is valuable, but if your background is elsewhere in oncology, you're excited by the opportunity to develop deep expertise in a new therapeutic area and novel treatment modality.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree such as PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, NP/PA, or equivalent relevant clinical/scientific training
- Previous field-based Medical Science Liaison or comparable Medical Affairs experience
- Experience in oncology, hematology/oncology, or another highly scientific specialty
- Demonstrated experience building relationships with physicians, investigators, KOLs, and other healthcare professionals
- Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific information
- Experience engaging with both academic and community-based healthcare institutions
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Ability to independently manage a large geographic territory and prioritize external stakeholder engagement
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory
- Previous experience in CNS oncology, neuro-oncology, brain tumors, or related neuroscience therapeutic areas
- Experience supporting solid-tumor oncology products
- Existing relationships with oncology or neuro-oncology thought leaders within the western U.S.
- Experience supporting product launches, new indications, or emerging therapies
- Experience with investigator-initiated research and clinical-trial engagement
- Experience working within both academic medical centers and community oncology practices
- Experience introducing physicians to a novel treatment modality, complex technology, or emerging therapeutic approach
HOW YOU’LL WORK
- Field-based position supporting Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii
- Southern California, Arizona, or Las Vegas strongly preferred to enable effective territory coverage
- Significant field travel to engage healthcare professionals, investigators, institutions, and internal partners
- Regular participation in regional and national scientific congresses and medical meetings
- Close partnership with fellow MSLs and colleagues across Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Commercial
- High degree of autonomy in managing your territory while remaining connected to a collaborative national Medical Affairs team
WHAT WE OFFER
This pay range which Novocure expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting is $144,000 - $190,000/yr. This position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant in addition to a full range of benefits. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and skills demonstrated.
Novocure is a company with a powerful mission, to extend the lives of people living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Here your work will have a direct impact on patients and those who care about them. Join a team of passionate, collaborative people who support each other, challenge one another, and innovate together. Here, you’ll connect, grow, and make a real difference. We’re a company with the drive of a startup and the strength that comes with 25 years of success.
Our patient-forward values
– empathy
#LI-RJ1
Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Novocure is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicant’s needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email NovocureRecruitingEEO@novocure.com
If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
At Novocure, we're working to extend the lives of patients living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer through our innovative Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy.
As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), CNS – West, you'll serve as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and clinical investigators across the western U.S. You'll help translate complex oncology science into meaningful scientific exchange while building relationships that advance understanding of TTFields and its role in patient care.
This is a highly external, relationship-driven role for someone who enjoys being in the field, engaging with physicians and investigators, and connecting science with real-world clinical practice.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a field Medical Affairs professional who brings a strong foundation in oncology and scientific exchange and is comfortable independently managing a large geographic territory.
You'll represent Novocure Medical Affairs across Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii, developing trusted relationships with key scientific and clinical stakeholders while serving as an important source of insights from the field.
Direct CNS or neuro-oncology experience is highly valued, but it isn't required. We're equally interested in experienced oncology MSLs who have demonstrated the ability to learn complex science quickly, establish credibility with physicians, and develop meaningful KOL relationships.
You don't need previous experience with TTFields. You'll receive comprehensive training on our technology, clinical data, and the science behind our therapy.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop and maintain collaborative scientific relationships with thought leaders, healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and other external stakeholders
- Engage in high-quality, balanced scientific exchange around clinical data, disease states, treatment landscapes, and emerging evidence
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan based on key institutions, scientific leaders, research activity, and evolving medical needs
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with established and emerging KOLs across the territory
- Support company-sponsored research and investigator-initiated research discussions
- Gather meaningful insights from the field and communicate them internally to help inform Medical Affairs strategy
- Provide scientific support at regional and national congresses, advisory boards, educational programs, and other medical meetings
- Respond to unsolicited scientific and medical inquiries in a compliant, evidence-based manner
- Partner closely with fellow MSLs and colleagues across Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Commercial
- Serve as an internal scientific resource while helping cross-functional partners understand evolving clinical data and the treatment landscape
- Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding oncology, CNS malignancies, relevant clinical research, treatment pathways, and competitive developments
- Operate independently in the field while remaining highly connected to the broader Medical Affairs organizationContribute to internal communications initiatives and help strengthen collaboration across the organization
- Serve as a trusted communications advisor capable of independently managing communications needs and opportunities as they arise
ABOUT YOU
You're a scientifically curious relationship-builder who enjoys being in front of healthcare professionals and discussing complex clinical information.
You know that being an effective MSL requires more than knowing the data. You listen, ask thoughtful questions, adapt your communication style to the person in front of you, and understand when a physician needs a deep scientific discussion versus a concise answer.
You're comfortable operating independently, but you're not a lone wolf. You proactively build relationships internally and recognize that strong partnership across Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial teams is essential to success.
You're also energized by learning. Experience in CNS or neuro-oncology is valuable, but if your background is elsewhere in oncology, you're excited by the opportunity to develop deep expertise in a new therapeutic area and novel treatment modality.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree such as PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, NP/PA, or equivalent relevant clinical/scientific training
- Previous field-based Medical Science Liaison or comparable Medical Affairs experience
- Experience in oncology, hematology/oncology, or another highly scientific specialty
- Demonstrated experience building relationships with physicians, investigators, KOLs, and other healthcare professionals
- Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific information
- Experience engaging with both academic and community-based healthcare institutions
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Ability to independently manage a large geographic territory and prioritize external stakeholder engagement
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory
- Previous experience in CNS oncology, neuro-oncology, brain tumors, or related neuroscience therapeutic areas
- Experience supporting solid-tumor oncology products
- Existing relationships with oncology or neuro-oncology thought leaders within the western U.S.
- Experience supporting product launches, new indications, or emerging therapies
- Experience with investigator-initiated research and clinical-trial engagement
- Experience working within both academic medical centers and community oncology practices
- Experience introducing physicians to a novel treatment modality, complex technology, or emerging therapeutic approach
HOW YOU’LL WORK
- Field-based position supporting Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii
- Southern California, Arizona, or Las Vegas strongly preferred to enable effective territory coverage
- Significant field travel to engage healthcare professionals, investigators, institutions, and internal partners
- Regular participation in regional and national scientific congresses and medical meetings
- Close partnership with fellow MSLs and colleagues across Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Commercial
- High degree of autonomy in managing your territory while remaining connected to a collaborative national Medical Affairs team
WHAT WE OFFER
This pay range which Novocure expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting is $144,000 - $190,000/yr. This position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant in addition to a full range of benefits. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and skills demonstrated.
Novocure is a company with a powerful mission, to extend the lives of people living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Here your work will have a direct impact on patients and those who care about them. Join a team of passionate, collaborative people who support each other, challenge one another, and innovate together. Here, you’ll connect, grow, and make a real difference. We’re a company with the drive of a startup and the strength that comes with 25 years of success.
Our patient-forward values
– empathy
#LI-RJ1
Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Novocure is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicant’s needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email NovocureRecruitingEEO@novocure.com
If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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Entry Level CNS Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cns job?
Start by completing a graduate nursing program with a clinical nurse specialist concentration, then pursue CNS certification in your chosen population focus. Entry level employers look for clinical rotation experience, strong preceptor evaluations, and familiarity with evidence-based practice protocols. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on patient care hours and a willingness to pursue board certification stand out in the applicant pool at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level cnss?
Companies hiring entry level cnss right now include OU Health, Novocure, and Bronson Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, academic medical centers, and large regional hospitals tend to drive the most new-grad cns hiring, often through structured residency or fellowship programs designed for candidates transitioning directly from graduate school.
Are there remote entry level cns jobs?
Yes, though most entry level cns roles are on-site given the clinical nature of the work. About 0% of entry level cns openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, telephonic case management, utilization review, or health education rather than direct bedside practice.
Are these new grad cns jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad cns jobs that explicitly welcome recent graduates, junior applicants, and candidates with no prior post-licensure experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically states that zero to two years of experience is acceptable, counts graduate internships or supervised clinical hours toward qualifications, or offers a structured orientation program for candidates coming straight out of school.
Which industries hire the most entry level cnss?
Entry Level cns roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire at the entry level because they operate high patient volumes, maintain ongoing needs for specialized clinical expertise, and often fund graduate education partnerships that create a direct pipeline from nursing programs into open positions.