Medical Science Liaison - Oncology
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In assigned therapeutic area and geographical territory, engages in clinical and scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals, and where appropriate non-traditional stakeholders (e.g. policy and decision makers, PAGs, government, innovative solution providers) consistent with medical objectives.
Scientific Expertise:
Maintain clinical/scientific expertise in disease state management, AstraZeneca products, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.
Contribute to the development and provide project leadership/ management of the therapeutic area Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP).
Act as a subject matter expert/resource for internal and external stakeholders.
Work with internal stakeholders in the development and delivery of appropriate training and mentoring needs within therapeutic area.
Scientific Exchange:
Engage in peer-to-peer level dialogue with key customers and deliver appropriate clinical/scientific content through utilising the correct channel mix, which will differentiate AstraZeneca products from those of other companies.
Respond to unsolicited customer inquiries and provide focused and balanced clinical / scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products and services.
Provide scientific/clinical support and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and establish relationships with key customers and other scientific thought leaders for engaging them in ongoing scientific dialogue on AstraZeneca products and unsolicited discussions about compounds in development.
Organize and facilitate scientific events such as MSL events, Symposiums, Scientific Exchanges, Advisory Boards/Expert Panels, non-promotional standalone events, Meet the Professor sessions, etc., with KEEs and HCPs. Prioritize these events based on their relevance in the patient journey for the related disease.
Deliver informative lectures at scientific events tailored to healthcare professionals, aligning with the field medical communication strategy.
Collaborate with KEEs on study proposals (ESR or Local Study) and/or publications of interest to AstraZeneca.
Customer Insight:
Effectively identify, gather, analyse, synthesise, report and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific/medical environments to internal stakeholders
Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to medical / product strategy or clinical development based on customer perspectives.
Partner with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to identify gaps in the patient experience journey as insights to be included in the medical / product strategies.
Strategic Relationship:
Develop peer-level relationships with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals and collaborate with other internal teams for other key external stakeholders (e.g. policy and decision makers, PAGs, government, innovative solution providers) consistent with Medical objectives.
Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Plans.
Support data generation activities including participating in reviews of Investigator sponsored studies.
Looks to broaden the My MA contact list where appropriate to include non-traditional KEEs from government, payer groups, researchers and clinical advisors who may support practice change initiatives.
Establish win-win partnerships with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to deliver on strategic, scalable and sustainable solutions addressing patient healthcare access gaps within the ecosystem.
Other:
Responsible for leveraging digital and innovation / technology as enablers for scientific exchange and creating patient centric solutions.
Adherence to internal processes and AstraZeneca Global Field Medical Standards and the external regulations including but not limited to clinical trials, promotional activity (e.g. Local Code of Conduct) and pharmacovigilance activities to meet internal SOP and local regulations.
Essential
Scientific and or a master’s degree in a scientific discipline
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate internally and externally using the different channel mix.
Excellent project management skills
Excellent presentation skills
High level analytical and conceptual thinking
Desirable
Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D.)
Experience in pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, clinical or preclinical research, and knowledge of a therapeutic area disease state and treatment.
Experience with basic research, drug discovery, drug development and KEE interactions.
Date Posted
04-Sep-2026
Closing Date
29-Nov-2026
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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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