Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Texas/New Mexico

AstraZeneca • Dallas, TX

19h

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Science Liaison or Senior Medical Science Liaison to join its Breast Oncology team. This established, field-based professional serves as the local medical voice for AstraZeneca in the relevant disease area and develops a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in the territory. The role provides medical and scientific support for oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development. The territory covers Texas and New Mexico.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree in a relevant health science or clinical discipline, such as PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations, and small-group discussions.
• Ability to navigate within a matrixed environment.
• At least 2 years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic-area experience.
• Demonstrated expertise discussing scientific content and context with multiple audiences.
• Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols.
• Basic understanding of the healthcare system, clinical-trial methodology, statistics, and the regulatory environment.
• Excellent project management ability.
• Ability to travel 40–60% by car, train, and domestic air travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a tailored local strategy that meets AstraZeneca US Medical Affairs priorities while addressing local circumstances and patient needs.
• Build strong working relationships across external settings, including academia, hospitals, managed markets, and private practices.
• Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists and key members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead peer-to-peer scientific and medical interactions.
• Gather insights on the treatment landscape, changing healthcare environment and practice, barriers to optimal treatment and patient care, and opportunities to improve outcomes for patients with cancer.
• Discuss data and educational gaps with key opinion leaders to support appropriate use of medicines and inform research and development strategy to address patient needs.
• Maintain current scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations on trials from feasibility through execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level