Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of oncology? As a Medical Science Liaison at AstraZeneca, you will be the local medical voice in your territory, driving strategies to enhance patient care and outcomes. With your extensive scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise, you'll provide crucial support for our oncology products, new indications, and compounds in development. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Accountabilities:

• Establish yourself as a trusted scientific advisor and expert for both internal team members and external healthcare professionals.
• Synthesize insights from healthcare professionals across your region and communicate them effectively to internal teams.
• Serve as a reference point for integrating science into business strategies, training, and resources.
• Summarize research findings into compelling narratives for various healthcare professional segments.
• Collaborate with key collaborators across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development.
• Drive standard process sharing within and outside the organization, applying them to Field Medical Affairs processes.
• Lead clinical trials, research activities, and special projects.
• Coach team members to develop strong relationships in diverse external business settings.
• Support team members' creative ideas and recognize contributions to team success.
• Provide input on MSL training content, assist with onboarding, and mentor new MSL hires.
• Lead MSLs in congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical subject area
• Strong MSL experience is required
• Proven expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
• Proven ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management ability
• Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Doctorate preferred in a health-related academic field or clinical specialty
• Oncology experience required

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are at the forefront of transforming healthcare practices. Our unique position as medical leaders allows us to shape the future of medicine by demonstrating our scientific knowledge and business acumen. We thrive on collaboration and innovation, using real-world evidence to answer unmet medical needs. Our commitment to patients drives us to make bold moves in medical studies, leading to groundbreaking changes in treatment strategies. With endless opportunities for growth and development, AstraZeneca is where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career.

Ready to join our dynamic team? Apply now and be part of our journey to revolutionize healthcare!

Date Posted
26-Aug-2025

Closing Date
25-Aug-2025
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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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