Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cell Therapy (Southern California)

About the role

AstraZeneca’s vision in Cell Therapy is to boldly transform the CAR-T experience with unwavering commitment to cure and access for every patient in need. We are seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Cell Therapy team in Southern California. This role serves as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca in cell therapy and myeloma, building a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scientific relationships with hematology/cell therapy thought leaders, investigators and appropriate HCPs across academic and community centers within the assigned territory.
• Engage in scientific exchanges with the multidisciplinary team, including treating hematologists/oncologists, cell therapy physicians, APPs, pharmacists, apheresis and cell processing staff and nursing.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific and product information in accordance with company policy.
• Establish oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert to both internal stakeholders and external HCPs (e.g., functions as an expert in response to scientific questions).
• Educate cell therapy provider teams on disease state, CAR-T mechanism of action, multiple myeloma therapeutic landscape, safety and clinical management, manufacturing processes and data pertaining to the infusion center and patient management, guided by compliance considerations.
• Support the implementation of cell therapy infusions in cell therapy infusion centers by timely support of health care providers in navigating the complexity of cell therapy and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Gather and synthesize site-level insights from site physician leadership, multiple HCP segments within the region and communicate with medical leadership and relevant internal partners.
• Identify data and educational gaps through discussion with External Scientific Experts (ESE) to inform medical affairs strategy and address unmet patient needs.
• Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator sponsored research (ISR) of interest and in alignment with areas of scientific interest.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Research and Development (R&D).
• Support and represent Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings through scientific exchange with ESEs, medical booth coverage and sharing scientific and competitive insights.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e., PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in hematology/oncology with at least 2 years in a field medical or equivalent scientific engagement role, preferably in cell therapy and/or multiple myeloma.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues with the ability to distill complexity down to key messages and scientific narrative for internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting the development and/or launch of a new pharmaceutical product in the U.S.
• Experience operating in a matrixed environment with cross-functional partners in Medical Affairs, Commercial and R&D.
• Ability to travel 40–60% domestically by car, train and plane.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (e.g., MD or equivalent, PharmD or PhD) with oncology/hematology specialization preferred.
• Direct knowledge, experience and expertise in Hematology/Oncology Cell Therapy.
• Experience of working with headquarters and implementing HQ plans in field.
• Collaborative matrix management skills within diverse groups to achieve excellent results in shared goals.
• A track record of building and maintaining a deep continued connection to medical practice/healthcare delivery.
• Working knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements, industry rules and regulations governing cell therapy quality manufacturing and field-based medical roles.

The territory includes Los Angeles and San Diego. You should live within this territory.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $174,455.20 to $261,682.80 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves).
• Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.