Medical Science Liaison (12-Month Contract)

AstraZeneca • Mississauga, ON

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About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? As a Medical Science Liaison in Oncology, you'll have the opportunity to improve the quality of life for patients while gaining invaluable experience. This field-based role is pivotal in establishing AstraZeneca's scientific leadership, fostering professional relationships with healthcare professionals, and driving positive opinions about our compounds. You'll deliver medical education, support clinical needs, support training of sales teams, and contribute to brand strategy development. Are you ready to join us in this impactful journey?

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or (MD / PhD / PharmD)
• Thorough knowledge or experience in the pharmaceutical industry and in field medical liaison roles
• Ability to interact with and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry and at least 1 year as MSL
• Background in medical/pharmaceutical/scientific studies
• Excellent computer and presentation skills
• Fluency in French and English language
• Able to lead, mentor, and coach others
• Active, organized, planner, and able to work with teams
• Effective communication and training skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Breast Cancer
• Advanced scientific degree
• Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Liaison roles
• Project and team management experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver updated medical information to healthcare professionals through various communication channels.
• Ensure clinical studies meet quality, cost, and time standards.
• Monitor ongoing studies and ensure completion from outline to final report.
• Plan, conduct, and complete project work with timely progress reports.
• Participate in team training and development through knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Safeguard patients and AstraZeneca by handling adverse event reports according to standards and legislation.
• Manage named patient supplies in compliance with legal and ethical obligations.
• Integrate pharmacovigilance systems to meet regulatory needs and AstraZeneca standards.

Benefits

• Annual base salary for this position ranges from 136,985.60 to 179,793.60.
• AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues.
• Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role.
• The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations.
• The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs.
• In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.
• In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).
• Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days.
• Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level