Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cell Therapy (Midwestern US)
About The Position
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join its Cell Therapy team, serving as the local medical voice for cell therapy and multiple myeloma in a territory that includes Chicago and Kansas City. The field-based MSL will apply extensive scientific, clinical, and therapeutic-area expertise to support AstraZeneca’s cell therapy assets and develop a local medical strategy intended to improve patient care and outcomes. The candidate should live within the territory. The role involves building scientific relationships and conducting scientific exchanges with thought leaders, investigators, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary cell therapy teams across academic and community centers. The MSL will provide scientific education and information, support implementation of cell therapy infusions, gather and share site-level insights, identify educational and data gaps, and work with healthcare providers on disease-state initiatives and research opportunities. The role also collaborates with internal Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D partners and represents Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings. The position requires an advanced scientific or clinical degree and substantial hematology/oncology experience, including field medical or equivalent scientific engagement experience. The role involves 40–60% domestic travel by car, train, and plane. The annual base salary range is $174,455.20–$261,682.80, with eligibility for incentives and benefits including retirement programs, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision coverage.
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree in a relevant health science or clinical discipline, such as PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP.
- At least 5 years of hematology/oncology experience, including at least 2 years in a field medical or equivalent scientific engagement role; cell therapy and/or multiple myeloma experience is preferred within this qualification.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing, one-on-one conversations, and small-group dialogues, and to distill complex information into key messages and scientific narratives for internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience supporting development and/or launch of a new pharmaceutical product in the United States.
- Experience working in a matrixed environment with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D partners.
- Ability to travel 40–60% domestically by car, train, and plane.
- Must live within the territory, which includes Chicago and Kansas City.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate degree, such as MD or equivalent, PharmD, or PhD, with oncology/hematology specialization.
- Direct knowledge, experience, and expertise in hematology/oncology cell therapy.
- Experience working with headquarters and implementing headquarters plans in the field.
- Collaborative matrix-management skills for achieving shared goals across diverse groups.
- Track record of maintaining a deep, continuing connection to medical practice and healthcare delivery.
- Working knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements and industry rules and regulations governing cell therapy quality manufacturing and field-based medical roles.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scientific relationships with hematology and cell therapy thought leaders, investigators, and appropriate healthcare professionals across academic and community centers in the assigned territory.
- Conduct scientific exchanges with multidisciplinary teams, including hematologists/oncologists, cell therapy physicians, APPs, pharmacists, apheresis and cell processing staff, and nurses.
- Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific and product information in accordance with company policy.
- Serve as a trusted scientific advisor and expert to internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals, including answering scientific questions.
- Educate cell therapy provider teams about disease state, CAR-T mechanisms of action, the multiple myeloma therapeutic landscape, safety and clinical management, manufacturing processes, and infusion-center and patient-management data, consistent with compliance requirements.
- Support implementation of cell therapy infusions in infusion centers by helping healthcare providers navigate cell therapy processes and stakeholder groups.
- Gather and synthesize site-level insights from physician leadership and healthcare professionals across the region, and communicate them to medical leadership and relevant internal partners.
- Identify data and educational gaps through discussions with External Scientific Experts to inform Medical Affairs strategy and address unmet patient needs.
- Identify opportunities to partner with healthcare professionals on disease-state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator-sponsored research aligned with scientific interests.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Research and Development.
- Represent and support Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings through scientific exchange, medical booth coverage, and sharing scientific and competitive insights.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Eligibility for equity-based awards for salaried roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
