Medical Science Liaison (New York)

Are you ready to make a difference in thoracic cancer care? As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior MSL at AstraZeneca, you'll be the local medical voice, driving strategies to enhance patient outcomes in your territory (New York) With your extensive scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise, you'll provide crucial support for our oncology products, new indications, and compounds in development. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Accountabilities:

• Establish yourself as a trusted scientific advisor and expert for both internal team members and external healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Synthesize insights from various HCP segments within your region and communicate them effectively to internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a reference point for integrating science into business strategies, training, and resources.
• Create compelling narratives by synthesizing and integrating research findings for diverse HCP segments.
• Collaborate with key collaborators across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development.
• Drive standard methodology sharing within and outside the organization, applying them to Field Medical Affairs processes.
• Lead clinical trials, research activities, and special projects.
• Coach team members to develop strong relationships in different external business settings.
• Support team members' creative ideas and recognize contributions to team/project success.
• Provide input on MSL training content, assist with onboarding, and mentor new MSL hires.
• Lead MSLs in congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience required (i.e., Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical rigor.
• 4+ years of MSL experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory.
• Ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management ability.
• Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestically).

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical subject area.
• Oncology experience.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our unique position as medical leaders allows us to shape the future of healthcare by developing and delivering transformative science. We thrive on collaboration and learning from others, working across the enterprise to make a positive impact on patients' lives. With our holistic approach to patient care, we address the entire patient journey—from prevention to diagnosis—ensuring our science reaches those who need it most.

Here, you can feel the buzz of innovation and be part of a team that is always striving for change.

Ready to join us on this exciting journey? Apply now and be part of our thriving BioPharmaceuticals team!

Date Posted

02-Sept-2025

Closing Date

15-Sept-2025

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