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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 Medical Science Liaison Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level medical science liaison job?
Most entry level medical science liaison roles look for a graduate degree in a life sciences field, clinical or research experience from internships or postdoctoral work, and the ability to communicate complex science clearly to non-specialist audiences. Candidates who can demonstrate therapeutic area knowledge, even from academic research, and who show strong presentation skills tend to stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level medical science liaisons?
Companies hiring entry level medical science liaisons right now include Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Ipsen, and EVERSANA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Both large pharmaceutical manufacturers and specialized medical affairs consulting firms actively recruit at the entry level, particularly for candidates with relevant therapeutic area backgrounds.
Are there remote entry level medical science liaison jobs?
Yes, though most medical science liaison roles involve field-based work by nature. About 15% of entry level medical science liaison openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering administrative, training, or medical affairs support functions that can be performed off-site before a candidate transitions into a fully field-based territory assignment.
Are these new grad medical science liaison jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior medical science liaison roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts doctoral research or postdoctoral internships toward the requirement, and does not require an established KOL network, making them accessible to candidates just entering medical affairs.
Which industries hire the most entry level medical science liaisons?
Entry Level medical science liaison roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on field-based scientific education to support product launches, clinical data dissemination, and healthcare provider engagement in competitive therapeutic categories.