Medical Science Liaison/Sr. MSL Women's Cancer - Northern CA
AstraZenecaUs - san jose - caUpdate time: April 14,2021
Job Description

In Medical Affairs, we change the practice of medicine and improve the patient experience by generating and communicating compelling medical evidence.

We translate the wealth of medical and scientific expertise to ensure the data we produce helps physicians to better treat patients at every point in the journey.


Valued partners across the enterprise, we rely on working together and sharing knowledge to combine science and strategy in a way that advances our pipeline and progresses our journey to redefine cancer treatment.


A high-performing team within a global, growing organization – our culture is one of openness and transparency, fused with ambition and drive. A supportive and trusting place to grow your career, each of us is empowered to take a tailored approach to our development, driving the pace and direction.


Come and be part of a talented, cross-functional team working together to improve lives and make the biggest possible impact for patients, science and society.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Women's Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr. MSL is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development. The Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr. MSL engages in scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) consistent with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Teams’ objectives.

The Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr. MSL will identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca marketed products and compounds in development.  This includes developing peer-level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs) and researchers consistent with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategy and objectives along with identifying pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with the goals of Clinical Development activities and Therapeutic Brand Teams initiatives.

As a Women's Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr. MSL you will provide actionable information that enhances the value and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products to internal stakeholders; respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products and services and deliver appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates AstraZeneca’s products.

Additional accountabilities include adhering to internal standard processes and complying with regulatory and compliance requirements along with sustaining expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies and the competitive landscape.

Essential Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or equivalent

  • Proven years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry, scientific marketing or clinical development (Proven years of experience as a pharmaceutical medical liaison for Sr. MSL role)

  • Knowledge of oncology customer segments and market dynamics

  • Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences

  • Experience with clinical research

  • Excellent project management ability

  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

  • Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment

  • Strong leadership capabilities

  • Ability to travel (30-50%)

Desirable Requirements

  • Doctorate in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or equivalent

  • Familiarity with the drug discovery and drug development process

  • Experience in Oncology (academia, pharmaceutical, or other) preferred; pharmaceutical industry experience in immuno-oncology strongly preferred

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 cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

13-Apr-2021

Closing Date

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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