Oncology Medical Science Liaison – Senior

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the local medical representative for AstraZeneca in thoracic cancer and develop a local medical strategy aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes.

• Offer medical and scientific support for oncology products that are marketed, along with new indications and compounds currently in development.

• Build trusted relationships as a scientific advisor with both internal teams and external healthcare professionals.

• Collect insights from healthcare professionals across various segments and relay this information internally.

• Incorporate scientific knowledge into business strategies, training programs, and resources.

• Analyze research findings and summarize results for different healthcare professional segments.

• Work collaboratively with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development teams.

• Facilitate the sharing of guidelines and implement these guidelines within Field Medical Affairs processes.

• Oversee clinical trials, research initiatives, and special projects.

• Mentor team members in establishing external relationships across academia, hospitals, managed markets, and private practices.

• Encourage and support team members' creative and innovative ideas.

• Contribute to the development of MSL training materials and assist with MSL onboarding processes.

• Act as a mentor to newly hired MSLs.

• Guide MSLs in scientific coverage at congresses and support data synthesis.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific degree is required: PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP in a relevant health science or clinical discipline.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an MSL or in a related therapeutic field.

• Proven expertise in achieving customer-related outcomes in the designated field or territory.

• Demonstrated capability to influence Medical Affairs and MSL strategies at a regional level.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for conveying scientific information to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as in team settings.

• Skilled in navigating a matrixed organizational environment.

• Proven leadership, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong project management skills.

• Willingness to travel 40–60% domestically by car and plane.

• Experience in oncology is preferred.

• A doctorate is strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for a short-term incentive bonus.

• Equity-based long-term incentive program available for salaried positions.

• Participation in a qualified retirement plan (401(k) plan).

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Paid leaves.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

• Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth, and development.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment.