What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Chicago North position at Astrazeneca?
TheMSL/Sr.MSLserves asthe local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest, thoracic cancer, and buildsa local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory.TheMSL/SeniorMSL is an establishedfield-based professional withextensivescientific,clinicaland therapeutic areaexpertiseresponsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.
Typical Accountabilities
Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert by both internal collaborators 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 collaborators
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 collaborators across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development
Drives guideline sharing within and outside the organization, and helps apply them to work processes within Field Medical Affairs
Serves as a lead for clinical trials,research activities, and specialprojects
Coachesothers team members to develop strong working relationships in different external business settings(e.g.academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices)
Supports team members' creative and innovative ideaswhilerecognizingothers' contribution to team/project success
Provides input on MSL training content,assistswithMSLonboarding, andservesas a 'buddy' to new MSLhires
Lead MSLsin their responsibilities forcongressscientific coverage anddata synthesissupport
Essential:
Advanced scientific degreerequired(i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA,NPor BSN with extensive clinicalexperience) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
2 years MSL experience or related therapeutic experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsto effectively communicate scientific datato internal and external customers
Ability towork independentlyand in groups
Ability to navigatewithin a matrixial environment
Demonstrated leadership skills,initiativeand problem-solving skills
Excellent project management ability
Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)
Desireable:
clinical discipline
MSL experience
Oncology experience
Demonstratedexpertisein delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
Demonstrated ability toimpactMedical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level
THIS TERRITORY INCLUDES Chicago North, Northern Ilinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because anyopportunityno 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-pharmaceuticalcompany can be. This meanswe'reopening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together.Interested? Come and join our journey!
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Date Posted
04-Aug-2026Closing Date
17-Aug-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.