Medical Science Liaison - Hematology
Join us in our mission to become world leaders in Oncology!
As part of AstraZeneca's fastest-growing team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation with a groundbreaking pipeline full of new indications and targets. We achieve this through launch excellence, commercial efficiency, and improving the lifecycle of our products. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll engage in scientific exchanges with healthcare professionals, facilitating informed treatment decisions and scientific discovery.
Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet, and our business are interconnected, which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.
Our Position
Medical Science Liaisons engage in balanced, objective scientific exchange with health care professionals in an effort to facilitate scientific discovery and informed treatment decisions.
Responsibilities:
Review emerging data with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in a balanced and objective manner, discussing benefits and risks.
Collaborate with HCPs on scientific activities aligned with corporate projects such as advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical trials.
Identify HCPs with expertise to collaborate on innovative research identified in strategic planning.
Provide insights into regional HCPs, their practices, and key issues in disease treatment.
Serve as regional subject matter experts in product lifecycle management across therapeutic areas.
Discover research opportunities with HCPs and connect them to the Medical Advisor for Externally Sponsored Research (ESR).
Support key clinical trial sites by offering scientific expertise on the molecule being investigated.
Work with clinical operations groups to ensure the successful recruitment of clinical sites.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate for this role must have the ability to effectively synthesize and communicate scientific information at a peer level with a physician. They should be able to connect with the HCP using the appropriate level of communication that facilitates the relevant exchange of scientific information.
An advanced degree or equivalent experience (PhD, MD, or PharmD) with industry experience or equivalent (>5 years) or MSL experience
Preferably two years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing role
Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge
Effective and demonstratedstrong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills
Proven track record of working in a self-directed manner
Experienced knowledge of the health care environment with regards to Opinion Leaders, Academia, and the Medical Community in general
Travel required (Local, Regional, and National).
Previous MSL experience within hematology and/or oncology is preferred; experience in hematological malignancies would be an asset
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
Date Posted
27-Jun-2025Closing Date
09-Jul-2025AstraZeneca 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.
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.
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