GU) - TN, MS, AL

AstraZeneca•Nashville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

AstraZeneca's vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. The company is working on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines. This role is for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior MSL to join the G2 (Gyn/GU) Oncology team. The MSL serves as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca in the disease area of interest, building a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. This established field-based professional provides medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development. The MSL acts as the local medical leader responsible for developing a tailored strategy to meet AZ USMA priorities in the disease area, as well as local specificities and patient needs.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
2 + years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience
Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues
Ability to work independently and in groups
Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
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 and plane domestic)

Nice To Haves

Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical field

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, urologists and key members of the MDT
Lead peer to peer scientific/medical interactions
Gather insights on the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barrier to optimal treatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer
Communicate internally insights, findings, and propose actions to improve patient care and outcomes
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
Summarize appropriate clinical data into accurate and balanced information and clearly and concisely convey the most relevant information
Stay current with scientific knowledge (e.g. marketed and emerging products, competitors’ activities, key healthcare trends, anatomy & physiology; pathophysiology in relevant disease states, and current therapeutic interventions related to disease states)
Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences
Collaborate with Clin ops on Ph3 trials from feasibility to execution of trials
Discuss and follow-up on ESRs
Develop strong working relationships in different external business settings ( e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices )