Medical Science Liaison (Hemato-Oncology)

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide. Our purpose is results-oriented and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking, are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working.

Currently we are looking for a Medical Science Liaison (Hemato-Oncology) - a field-based medical affairs professional with scientific and therapeutic-area (TA) expertise.MSL will be responsible for providing medical and scientific support regarding AstraZeneca’s (AZ’s) marketed products and compounds in development to a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.MSLs will report into the Medical or Scientific Affairs Department.

MSLs engage in in-depth medical and scientific product or disease area discussions, and presentations in a non-promotional scientific context. These activities, the circumstances in which they are conducted and the way to perform them in a fully compliant way are described in further detail in the Global MSL Guide.

Objective:

• Support medical/scientific knowledge, education and comprehension of all relevant clinical data
• Develop, enhance and maintain external stakeholder engagement
• Support the scientific programs that explore unmet medical needs in priority disease areas
• Act as scientific expert inpriority disease area(s) forinternal stakeholders

Personal Development

• Scientific expertise in disease area(s) of company focus
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Strong communication

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential

• College/university degree in science or clinical qualification, with relevant scientific experience
• Two+ years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably oncology)
• Ability to interact with and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to a variety of audiences
• Established project management ability
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and management capabilities
• Ability to travel (% varies with geographic responsibility)

Desirable

• Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine or equivalent
• Familiarity and/or experience with the pharmaceutical industry, it’s regulatory environment, clinical research, disease state and treatments and the area of the field medical science liaisons
• Experience working on cross-functional teams

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.  AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.