Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr. MSL - GI - FL (south of Gainesville), Puerto Rico
Do you have expertise in, and passion forMedical Affairs in Oncology? Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of Gastrology (GI) Oncology?AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.
We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior MSLto join us our GI Oncologyteam! This role serves as the local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest and builds a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. The MSL is an established field-based professional with extensive 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.
What you’ll do
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 urologists 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.
Additional responsibilities involve aligning with internal standard processes and following regulatory and compliance requirements, while maintaining expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.
***Territory is FL (south of Gainesville), Puerto Rico***
Essential Requirements
Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
Bilingual(Spanish)
2+ years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry, scientific marketing, or clinical development
Knowledge of oncology customer segments and market dynamics in targeted geography
Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
Experience with clinical research
Demonstrated project management ability
Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
Strong leadership capabilities
Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)
Desirable Requirements
Doctorate in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or equivalent
Familiarity with the drug discovery and drug development process
Oncology experience (academia, pharmaceutical, or other)
Pharmaceutical industry experience in Gastro-Intestinal Cancers
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, groundbreaking innovative 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!
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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