Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cell Therapy (Texas)

AstraZeneca•San Antonio, TX

2d•$174,455 - $261,683•Remote

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join their Cell Therapy team in Texas. This role is crucial for representing AstraZeneca's medical expertise in cell therapy and multiple myeloma within the assigned territory. The MSL will develop and execute a local medical strategy aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes. The position involves building scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, engaging in scientific exchanges with healthcare professionals, and serving as a trusted scientific advisor. The role also includes educating provider teams on disease states, treatment landscapes, and manufacturing processes, supporting the implementation of cell therapy infusions, gathering site-level insights, identifying educational and data gaps, and collaborating with internal teams across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D. The MSL will also represent Medical Affairs at scientific meetings and congresses.

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 in 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).

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 the infusion center and patient management, guided by compliance considerations.
Support the implementation of cell therapy infusions in cell therapy infusion centers by timely support of 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 with medical leadership and relevant internal partners.
Identify data and educational gaps through discussion 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.