Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Texas/New Mexico

AstraZeneca • San Antonio, TX

2d

About The Position

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

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 communicate ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations, and small-group dialogues.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in 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 regulatory environment.
• Excellent project-management ability.
• Ability to travel 40–60% domestically by car, train, and plane.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a tailored local medical strategy aligned with AstraZeneca US Medical Affairs priorities, local needs, and patient needs.
• Build strong 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, changes in healthcare and practice, barriers to optimal treatment and patient care, and opportunities to improve cancer patient outcomes.
• Discuss data and educational gaps with key opinion leaders to support appropriate use of medicines and inform research and development strategy.
• Stay current with scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations on trials from feasibility through execution.

What This Job Offers

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