Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Carolinas

AstraZeneca • Memphis, TN

1d • Remote

About The Position

The MSL serves as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca 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 strong 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. 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.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree required (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

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior