Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison; GI; MN/IA/NE/ND/SD
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Healthcare
Oncology Care, Clinical Research, Medical Science Liaison, Medical Science
Do you haveexpertisein, and passion for
Medical Affairs in Oncology
? AstraZeneca’svision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition toeliminatecancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work ongroundbreakingscience with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business. Help to advance our pipeline by applyingexpertiseand accelerating our pathway to finding a cure!
TheMSLserves asthe local medical voice of AstraZenecain the disease area of interest, andbuildsa local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory.
The MSL or equivalent experience is a field-based professional with strong expertise in scientific, clinical, and therapeutic areas. They support AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development.
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)
Leadscientificexchanges with oncologists,urologist sand key members of the MDT
Leadpeer topeer scientific/medical interactions
Gather insights on the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barrier tooptimaltreatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer
Communicate internally insights, findings, and propose actions to improve patient care and outcomes
Discuss with KOLs data and educational gaps to ensure adequate use of our medicines and to inform our R&D strategytoaddress patient needs
Summarize appropriate clinical data intoaccurateand balanced information and clearly and concisely convey the most relevant information
Stay current with scientific knowledge(e.g.marketed and emerging products, competitors’ activities, key healthcare trends, anatomy & physiology; pathophysiology in relevant disease states, and current therapeutic interventions related to disease states
Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences
Collaborate with Clinops on Ph3 trials from feasibility to execution of trials
Discuss and follow-up on ESRs
Advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field
- 2+yearsofMSLexperienceor relevant therapeutic area experience
- Demonstratedexpertisein discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
- Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations andinsmall group dialogues
- Ability to work independently and in groups
- Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
- 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 and plane domestic)
- Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because anyopportunityno matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceuticalcompany can be.
This meanswe’reopening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together.
Interested? Come and join our journey.
16-Sep-2026
Closing Date30-Sep-2026
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