Kentucky

AstraZeneca•Detroit, MI

29d

About The Position

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology ? Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of Breast Oncology? 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. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison ( MSL) or Senior MSL to join us our Breast Oncology team ! 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. Territory is Michigan | Ohio | Northeast Indiana | Kentucky What you’ll do 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) Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists and key members of the MDT. Lead peer to peer scientific/medical interactions Gather insights on the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barrier to optimal treatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer Discuss with KOLs data and educational gaps to ensure adequate use of our medicines and to inform our R&D strategy to address patient needs Stay current with scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences. Collaborate with Clin ops on trials from feasibility to execution

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree ( i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues
Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
2+ years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience
Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
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 , train and plane domestic)

Nice To Haves

Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline

Responsibilities

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)
Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists and key members of the MDT.
Lead peer to peer scientific/medical interactions
Gather insights on the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barrier to optimal treatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer
Discuss with KOLs data and educational gaps to ensure adequate use of our medicines and to inform our R&D strategy to address patient needs
Stay current with scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
Collaborate with Clin ops on trials from feasibility to execution

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