What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Science Liaison - (Hematology) - MO/OK/KS/AR position at Astrazeneca?
Do you haveexpertisein, and passionforMedical Affairs in Oncology?Are you ready to make a significantimpactinthe field ofHematology?AstraZeneca'svision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition toeliminatecancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work ongroundbreakingscience with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business. Help to advance our pipeline by applyingexpertiseand accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.
We are seeking aMedical ScienceLiaison(MSL)orSenior MSLtojoin ourHematologyteam in the territory ofMissouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas! 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 areaexpertiseresponsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.
Whatyou'lldo
Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert by both internal stakeholders and external HCPs (e.g.functions as an expert in response to scientific questions)
Synthesizes HCP insights from multiple HCP segments within a region and communicates with internal partners
Serves as point of reference for the integration of science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources
Synthesizes and integrates research, and summarizes findings, in a compelling narrative for various HCP segments
Builds strong collaboration with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development
Serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
Coaches other team members, provides input on MSL training content,assistswith MSL onboarding and leads MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced scientific degreerequired(i.e.Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD,PAor NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field
2 plus years experience as a Medical Science Liaison or relevant experience in the therapeutic area
Demonstratedexpertisein delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and in groups
Demonstrated leadership skills,initiativeand problem-solving skills
Excellent project management ability
Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
Prior Medical Science Liaison experience
Oncology experience
Hematology experience
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 meanswe'reopening new ways to work, pioneeringground breakingmethods, and bringing unexpected teams together.Interested? Come and join our journey. Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one West Coast seat available, and we hopeit'syours. Apply today.
Date Posted
31-Aug-2026Closing Date
13-Sep-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Salary : $174,455 - $261,682