Medical Science Liaison – Breast Oncology
| Company | AstraZeneca |
|---|---|
| Location | Jackson Township, NJ, USA, Waterbury, CT, USA, New York, USA |
| Salary | $174455 – $261682 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PharmD, PhD, JD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
- 2+ years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience
- Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
- Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols
- Basic understanding of the Healthcare system, clinical trial methodology, statistics and regulatory environment
- Excellent project management ability
- Ability to travel (40-60% by car, train and plane domestic)
Responsibilities
- Act as the local medical leader responsible for developing a tailored strategy to meet the AZ USMA priorities in the disease area, as well as the local specificities and patient needs
- Develop strong working relationships in different external business settings (e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices)
- Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists and key members of the MDT
- Lead peer to peer scientific/medical interactions
- Gather insights on the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barrier to optimal treatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer
- Discuss with KOLs data and educational gaps to ensure adequate use of our medicines and to inform our R&D strategy to address patient needs
- Stay current with scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences
- Collaborate with Clin ops on trials from feasibility to execution
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline