Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Washington DC

Territory includes Washington DC, Baltimore, parts of Virginia, and West Virginia.

About the role

The MSL/Senior MSL serves as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca in the disease area of thoracic cancer, building a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. This field-based professional provides medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.

Responsibilities

• Establish oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer, and expert for internal collaborators and external healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Synthesize HCP insights from multiple segments within a region and communicate them to internal collaborators.
• Serve as a point of reference for integrating science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources.
• Synthesize and integrate research, summarizing findings in a compelling narrative for various HCP segments.
• Build strong collaboration with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development.
• Drive guideline sharing within and outside the organization, applying them to Field Medical Affairs work processes.
• Lead clinical trials, research activities, and special projects.
• Coach team members to develop strong working relationships in diverse external business settings (e.g., academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices).
• Support team members' creative and innovative ideas while recognizing contributions to team/project success.
• Provide input on MSL training content, assist with onboarding, and serve as a 'buddy' to new MSL hires.
• Lead MSLs in responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree required (e.g., PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline.
• 2 years of MSL experience or related therapeutic experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in a targeted field/territory.
• Ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey scientific data to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management ability.
• Ability to travel 40-60% domestically by car and plane.

Qualifications

• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.
• Oncology experience.

Pay

Annual base salary for this position ranges from $174,455 to $261,682. Base pay may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Positions also offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity and eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program (for salaried roles).

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.