
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,PAor NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
MSLexperiencepreferred
Demonstratedexpertisein delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
Demonstrated ability toimpactMedical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level
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)
Preferred
Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
Oncology experience
THIS TERRITORY INCLUDES WASHINGTON DC, BALTIMORE, PATRS OF VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA
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Date Posted
23-Jun-2026
Closing Date
06-Jul-2026
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