Medical Science Liaison - (Hematology) - New England

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA

3d • Remote

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join their Hematology division in the New England area. This role serves as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca 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. The territory covers New England, including Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (i.e. PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field
• 2 plus years experience as a Medical Science Liaison or relevant experience in the therapeutic area
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• 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 discipline
• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience
• Oncology experience
• Hematology 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 partners
• 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
• Builds strong collaboration with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development
• Serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
• Coaches other team members, provides input on MSL training content, assists with MSL onboarding and leads MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles)
• 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: Senior