Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Connecticut/Upstate NY

AstraZeneca • Hartford, CT

3d • $174,455 - $261,682

About The Position

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

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 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 plane.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a tailored local medical strategy aligned with AZ USMA priorities, local needs, and patient needs.
• Build working relationships across external settings, including academia, hospitals, managed markets, and private practices.
• Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists and key members of multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead peer-to-peer scientific and medical interactions.
• Gather insights on the treatment landscape, 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 adequate use of medicines and inform R&D strategy to address patient needs.
• Stay current with scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations on trials from feasibility through execution.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles or receive a retirement contribution for 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree