On behalf of our client, a global, commercial-stage oncology company developing a differentiated platform of oral, precision-targeted therapies for genetically-defined cancers, Smelt.nl is looking for a Medical Science Liaison for the Netherlands. In this role, you will engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals, act as a therapeutic expert and thought partner internally, and serve as the key liaison between the organization and clinical study sites and investigators.

What will you do

• Develop and strengthen relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals and academic centres of excellence within your territory, across the various phases of product development
• Engage in proactive and reactive peer-to-peer scientific dialogue, translating clinical and scientific data into meaningful insights for HCPs and internal teams
• Support medical education, advisory boards and medical congresses to enhance scientific visibility within the medical community
• Serve as the liaison between the organization and clinical study sites/investigators, and as a credible scientific resource for internal stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Program Management, Clinical Operations and Compliance to support medical strategy and execution
• Stay current with scientific literature, emerging research and the competitive landscape, feeding relevant insights back into the organization
• Operate within applicable regulatory requirements for field-based HCP engagement

What will you bring

• A doctoral degree in a scientific or medical discipline
• 8+ years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in a similar role within pharma/biotech in the Netherlands
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies and drug development processes
• Oncology experience, ideally in lung and/or gastrointestinal cancers
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, able to translate complex scientific data for diverse audiences
• Strong networking skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals
• A self-directed, proactive and detail-oriented working style, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of your time

What does the client offer

• A high-visibility role within a fast-growing, science-driven oncology organization, with direct impact on how a differentiated therapy platform reaches patients
• Close collaboration with an experienced, cross-functional Medical Affairs team and broader international organization
• The opportunity to work at the forefront of a novel precision-oncology approach, engaging directly with leading KOLs and academic centres
• A competitive employment package in line with the seniority and scope of the role

About our client

Our client is a global, commercial-stage oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with genetically-defined, hard-to-treat cancers. Built on rigorous scientific inquiry and a culture that challenges long-held assumptions, the organization is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral, precision-targeted therapies — with the shared mission of changing the trajectory of disease for patients worldwide.