Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cell Therapy (Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee)

AstraZeneca•Nashville, TN

13d•$174,455 - $261,683•Onsite

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its Cell Therapy team, covering Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. The position serves as AstraZeneca’s local medical voice in cell therapy and multiple myeloma, developing local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes. This established field-based professional provides medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca’s cell therapy assets and builds scientific relationships with thought leaders, investigators, and healthcare professionals in academic and community settings. The territory includes Columbus, Cleveland, and Nashville, and the successful candidate should live within the territory. The MSL engages in scientific exchange with multidisciplinary cell therapy teams, responds to unsolicited requests for scientific and product information in accordance with company policy, and educates providers on disease state, CAR-T mechanisms, the multiple myeloma treatment landscape, safety, clinical management, manufacturing, and patient and infusion-center management. The role supports implementation of cell therapy infusions, gathers and shares site-level insights, identifies scientific and educational gaps and opportunities for research partnerships, and collaborates across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D. The MSL also represents Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings.

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.
Ability to communicate clearly in written documentation, 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 cross-functional partners in Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D.
Ability to travel 40–60% domestically by car, train, and plane.
Live within the territory, which includes Columbus, Cleveland, and Nashville.

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 and ability to achieve shared goals across diverse groups.
Track record of maintaining a deep, ongoing 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.
Engage in 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, peer, and expert for internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.
Educate cell therapy provider teams on disease state, CAR-T mechanism of action, the multiple myeloma therapeutic landscape, safety and clinical management, manufacturing processes, and infusion-center and patient management, consistent with compliance considerations.
Support implementation of cell therapy infusions by helping healthcare providers navigate the complexity of cell therapy and the diverse stakeholder groups involved.
Gather and synthesize site-level insights from physician leadership and healthcare professional segments, 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, and investigator-sponsored research aligned with scientific interests.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Research and Development.
Represent Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings through scientific exchange with External Scientific Experts, medical booth coverage, and sharing scientific and competitive insights.