MSL / Medical Manager Oncology (Hybrid)

About the role

Novartis is hiring a Medical Affairs leader and liaison for oncology in Ljubljana, a hybrid role combining field-based scientific engagement with medical governance responsibilities. The person serves as the single medical point of contact for one or more priority therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality, compliant scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and medical experts, supporting local medical needs, education and insight generation. The position covers maternity leave cover for a fixed period.

Key responsibilities

• Scientific engagement: run non-promotional scientific exchanges with healthcare professionals and place key clinical data and insights appropriately.
• Build professional relationships with medical experts, institutions, associations and academic bodies.
• Translate regional and global medical guidance into local activities and act as the key medical contact for assigned therapeutic areas.
• Support cross-functional teams, launch preparations and drug lifecycle activities while keeping the role non-promotional.
• Plan and support medical education, scientific meetings and expert sessions, and generate evidence-based insights.
• Act as the local link for medical governance, ensuring compliance with global and local SOPs, policies, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Handle medical information requests and prepare documentation, CRM records and audit readiness.

Required profile

• University degree in natural or biomedical sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc in life sciences) or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in Medical Affairs or related functions in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Fluent Slovenian and English.
• Preferred: field scientific experience, including local educational activities, clinical data interpretation and clinical trial support.

Required skills

• Confident scientific dialogue and clear communication of complex science.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance and medical governance standards.
• Planning and prioritisation in resource-constrained settings, both in the field and in the office.

What we offer

• Flexible working with home work and adjusted hours.
• Pension scheme, collective health insurance option and wellness programme.
• Awards and recognition, learning opportunities and a family-friendly workplace.