Medical Science Liaison - Columbus Lung Franchise

AstraZeneca • Wilmington, DE

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The MSL serves as the local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest, thoracic cancer, 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.
In this field-based role covering Columbus Territory (including OH/PA) and surrounding areas. You will be supporting Thoracic Cancer Field Medical.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.
At AstraZeneca, we are proud to work on the cutting-edge with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business. Our Medical Affairs team is dedicated to changing the practice of medicine by generating compelling medical evidence that improves patient experiences. We foster a culture of openness and transparency, empowering our team members to take a tailored approach to their development. By collaborating with experts across the industry, we create innovative scientific evidence that transforms how patients living with cancer are treated. Join us in our mission to redefine cancer treatment!

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
• MSL experience preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
• Demonstrated ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management ability
• Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert by both internal stakeholders and external HCPs (e.g. functions as an expert in response to scientific questions)
• Synthesizes HCP insights from multiple HCP segments within a region and communicates with internal stakeholders
• Serves as point of reference for the integration of science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources
• Synthesizes and integrates research, and summarizes findings, in a compelling narrative for various HCP segments
• Build strong collaboration with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development
• Drives best practice sharing within and outside the organization, and helps apply them to work processes within Field Medical Affairs
• Serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
• Coach others team members to develop strong working relationships in different external business settings (e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices)
• Supports team members’ creative and innovative ideas while recognizing others’ contribution to team/project success
• Provides MSL training content, assists with MSL onboarding, and serves as a ‘buddy’ to new MSL hires
• Lead MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including 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