Medical Science Liaison - Breast Oncology - Northern NY/ Northern NJ/CT

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology? Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of Breast Oncology?

At AstraZeneca, we are redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Join us in our mission to advance groundbreaking science and help patients by applying your expertise to accelerate our pathway to finding a cure.

***Territory   Northern NY [excl. NYC] | Northern NJ | CT 

Accountabilities

We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Breast Oncology division! In this role, you will serve as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca in the disease area of interest, building a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in your territory. As an established field-based professional with extensive scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise, you will provide medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.

Essential Skills/Experience

• 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.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

• 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)

• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline

When we put great 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, you'll be part of a highly valued team that is fundamental in realizing the potential of our life-changing medicines. We thrive on co-creation and draw on different minds and perspectives to overcome challenges in our evolving environment. Our pioneering Market Access innovations ensure access for diverse global markets, empowering healthcare providers with solutions that deliver optimal care and outcomes for patients. Join us in our mission to change the way medicines are perceived and accessed through innovation.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's dynamic team!

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