Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana

AstraZeneca • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $174,455 - $261,682

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison to join its Breast Oncology team. This established, field-based professional serves as AstraZeneca’s local medical voice in the relevant disease area and develops a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. The role provides medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca oncology products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development. It works with external stakeholders and internal teams to support scientific exchange, understand local treatment needs, and contribute to clinical trial feasibility and execution. The position requires 40–60% domestic travel by car, train, and plane. The annual base salary ranges from $174,455 to $261,682, with a short-term incentive bonus opportunity and eligibility for the equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles. Benefits include a qualified retirement program, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree in a relevant health science or clinical discipline, such as PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP.
• At least 2 years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic-area experience.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations, and small-group dialogues.
• Ability to navigate within a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in 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 regulatory environment.
• Excellent project management ability.
• Ability to travel 40–60% domestically by car, train, and plane.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a tailored local medical strategy aligned with US Medical Affairs priorities, local circumstances, and patient needs.
• Build working relationships in external settings such as 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 about the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barriers to optimal treatment and patient care, and opportunities to improve outcomes for people with cancer.
• Discuss data and educational gaps with key opinion leaders to support appropriate use of medicines and inform the R&D strategy to address patient needs.
• Maintain current scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations on clinical trials from feasibility through execution.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in the equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles.
• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree