Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana
AstraZeneca
Summary
AstraZeneca's vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior MSL to join our Breast Oncology team. This role serves as the local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest and builds a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory.
Job description
What you'll do
- Act as the local medical leader responsible for developing a tailored strategy to meet the AZ USMA priorities in the disease area, as well as the local specificities and patient needs.
- Develop strong working relationships in different external business settings (e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices).
- Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists and key members of the MDT.
- Lead peer to peer scientific/medical interactions.
- Gather insights on the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barrier to optimal treatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer.
- Discuss with KOLs data and educational gaps to ensure adequate use of our medicines and to inform our R&D strategy to address patient needs.
- Stay current with scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
- Collaborate with Clin ops on trials from feasibility to execution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline.
- Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues.
- Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment.
- 2+ years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
- Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols.
- Basic understanding of the Healthcare system, clinical trial methodology, statistics and regulatory environment.
- Excellent project management ability.
- Ability to travel (40-60% by car, train and plane domestic).
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.
THIS TERRITORY COVERS: Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
- 2+ years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience
- Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues
- Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
- Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
- Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols
- Basic understanding of the Healthcare system, clinical trial methodology, statistics and regulatory environment
- Excellent project management ability
- Ability to travel 40-60% by car, train and plane domestic
- Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Leaves
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- Equity-Based Long-Term Incentive
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.