Sobre esta vaga de Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison (GI) - MN/IA/NE/ND/SD na AstraZeneca
Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology? AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure!
The MSL serves as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca in the disease area of interest, and builds a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. The MSL or equivalent experience is a field-based professional with strong expertise in scientific, clinical, and therapeutic areas. They support AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development.
Act as the local medical leader responsible for developing a tailored strategy to meet the AZ USMA priorities in the disease area, as well as the local specificities and patient needs.
Develop strong working relationships in different external business settings (e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices)
Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists, urologists and key members of the MDT
Lead peer to peer scientific/medical interactions
Gather insights on the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barrier to optimal treatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer
Communicate internally insights, findings, and propose actions to improve patient care and outcomes
Discuss with KOLs data and educational gaps to ensure adequate use of our medicines and to inform our R&D strategy to address patient needs
Summarize appropriate clinical data into accurate and balanced information and clearly and concisely convey the most relevant information
Stay current with scientific knowledge (e.g. marketed and emerging products, competitors’ activities, key healthcare trends, anatomy & physiology; pathophysiology in relevant disease states, and current therapeutic interventions related to disease states
Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences
Collaborate with Clin ops on Ph3 trials from feasibility to execution of trials
Discuss and follow-up on ESRs
Essential Requirements:
Advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field
2+ years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience
Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues
Ability to work independently and in groups
Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols
Basic understanding of the Healthcare system, clinical trial methodology, statistics and regulatory environment
Excellent project management ability
Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)
Desireable:
- Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
Territory includes: MN, IA, NE, ND & SD
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
Date Posted
16-Sep-2026Closing Date
30-Sep-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
