AstraZeneca

Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Chicago North

AstraZeneca  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

TheMSL/SrMSLserves 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 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, pioneering groundbreaking methods, 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 seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.

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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Date Posted

04-Aug-2026

Closing Date

17-Aug-2026

Our 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.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cambridge, GB
Year Founded
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