Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Philadelphia

AstraZeneca • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior MSL to join their 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.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (i.e., PharmD, 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.
• 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).
• Must live in territory (East PA, DE and S NJ).

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, barriers 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.

Benefits

• AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
• We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
• We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
• We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.
• We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
• Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
• In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics.
• If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

What This Job Offers

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