Medical Science Liaison - (Hematology) - N TX/CO/NM
AstraZeneca
Summary
Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology? Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of Hematology? 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 proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business.
Job description
We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior MSL to join our Hematology team in the territory of North Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. 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. The MSL is an established field-based professional with extensive scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.
What you'll do
- Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert by both internal stakeholders and external HCPs (e.g. functions as an expert in response to scientific questions)
- Synthesizes HCP insights from multiple HCP segments within a region and communicates with internal partners
- Serves as point of reference for the integration of science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources
- Synthesizes and integrates research, and summarizes findings, in a compelling narrative for various HCP segments
- Builds strong collaboration with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development
- Serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
- Coaches other team members, provides input on MSL training content, assists with MSL onboarding and leads MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field
- 2 plus years experience as a Medical Science Liaison or relevant experience in the therapeutic area
- Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers
- Ability to work independently and in groups
- Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent project management ability
- Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
- Prior Medical Science Liaison experience
- Oncology experience
- Hematology experience
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field
- 2 plus years experience as a Medical Science Liaison or relevant experience in the therapeutic area
- Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers
- Ability to work independently and in groups
- Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent project management ability
- Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)
- Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
- Prior Medical Science Liaison experience
- Oncology experience
- Hematology experience
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Leaves
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision 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.