Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cell Therapy (Mid-Atlantic)

AstraZeneca • Washington, DC

4d • $174,455 - $261,683 • Remote

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join their Cell Therapy team in the Mid-Atlantic territory. This role is the local medical representative for AstraZeneca in cell therapy and multiple myeloma, responsible for developing a local medical strategy to enhance patient care and outcomes. The MSL is a field-based professional with significant scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise, providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's cell therapy assets.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in hematology/oncology with at least 2 years in a field medical or equivalent scientific engagement role, preferably in cell therapy and/or multiple myeloma.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations, and small group dialogues, with the ability to distill complexity down to key messages and scientific narrative for internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting the development and/or launch of a new pharmaceutical product in the U.S.
• Experience operating in a matrixed environment with cross-functional partners in Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D.
• Ability to travel (40-60% by car, train, and plane domestic).
• Must live within the territory which includes DC and Raleigh/Durham.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree (e.g. MD or equivalent, PharmD or PhD) with oncology/hematology specialization preferred.
• Direct knowledge, experience, and expertise in Hematology/Oncology Cell Therapy.
• Experience of working with headquarters and implementing HQ plans in the field.
• Collaborative matrix management skills within diverse groups to achieve excellent results in shared goals.
• A track record of building and maintaining a deep continued connection to medical practice/healthcare delivery.
• Working knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements, industry rules, and regulations governing cell therapy quality manufacturing and field-based medical roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scientific relationships with hematology/cell therapy thought leaders, investigators, and appropriate HCPs across academic and community centers within an assigned territory.
• Engage in scientific exchanges with the multidisciplinary team, including treating hematologists/oncologists, cell therapy physicians, APPs, pharmacists, apheresis and cell processing staff, and nursing.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific and product information in accordance with company policy.
• Establish oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer, and expert to both internal stakeholders and external HCPs.
• Educate cell therapy provider teams on disease state, CAR-T mechanism of action, multiple myeloma therapeutic landscape, safety and clinical management, manufacturing processes, and data pertaining to infusion center and patient management, guided by compliance considerations.
• Support the implementation of cell therapy infusions in cell therapy infusion centers by providing timely support to healthcare providers in navigating the complexity of cell therapy and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Gather and synthesize site-level insights from site physician leadership and multiple HCP segments within the region, and communicate these to medical leadership and relevant internal partners.
• Identify data and educational gaps through discussions with External Scientific Experts (ESE) to inform medical affairs strategy and address unmet patient needs.
• Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator-sponsored research (ISR) of interest and in alignment with areas of scientific interest.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Research and Development (R&D).
• Support and represent Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings through scientific exchange with ESEs, medical booth coverage, and sharing scientific and competitive insights.

Benefits

• Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles.
• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves).
• Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

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