Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cell Therapy (Southeast US)
About The Position
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to join its Cell Therapy team in the Southeast US. The field-based role serves as the local medical voice for cell therapy and multiple myeloma, developing a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes. The MSL provides scientific and medical support for AstraZeneca’s cell therapy assets and builds relationships with hematology and cell therapy thought leaders, investigators, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary care teams across academic and community centers. The role includes scientific exchange, education about disease state and CAR-T therapies, support for infusion centers, gathering and communicating site-level insights, identifying educational and data gaps, and collaborating on disease initiatives and research. The MSL also works across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D and represents Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings. The territory includes Tampa, Atlanta, and Miami, and the employee should live within the territory. Domestic travel by car, train, and plane is 40–60%.
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 experience in hematology/oncology, 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 writing, one-on-one conversations, and small-group discussions, and to distill complex information into key messages and a scientific narrative.
- Experience supporting the 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 domestically 40–60% by car, train, and plane.
- Must live within the territory, which includes Tampa, Atlanta, and Miami.
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 to achieve shared goals across diverse groups.
- Track record of building and 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.
- 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 to 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 data, while following compliance requirements.
- Support implementation of cell therapy infusions at infusion centers by helping healthcare providers navigate the complexity of cell therapy and its diverse stakeholder groups.
- 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.
- Support and represent Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings through scientific exchange, medical booth coverage, and sharing scientific and competitive insights.
Benefits
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
