Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison

AstraZeneca

. Serve as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca in thoracic cancer and build local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology and medical science liaison (MSL) roles, with a strong focus on building relationships with healthcare professionals and integrating scientific insights into business strategies. Proven ability to lead clinical trials, manage projects, and coach team members while effectively communicating complex scientific data.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific DegreeMSL ExperienceOncology ExperienceProject Management AbilityLeadership and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical TrialsResearch ActivitiesData SynthesisMedical Strategy DevelopmentHealthcare Professional Insights

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationCreative and Innovative Support

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsThoracic CancerField Medical AffairsGuideline SharingHealthcare Professionals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca in thoracic cancer and build local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes
Provide medical and scientific support for oncology marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development
Establish trusted scientific-advisor relationships with internal collaborators and external healthcare professionals
Synthesize healthcare-professional insights and communicate them internally
Integrate science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources
Synthesize and integrate research and summarize findings for various healthcare-professional segments
Collaborate across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development
Drive guideline sharing and apply guidelines to Field Medical Affairs work processes
Lead clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
Coach team members in external business settings
Support team members’ creative and innovative ideas and recognize contributions
Provide input on MSL training content and assist with onboarding
Serve as a buddy to new MSL hires
Lead MSLs in congress scientific coverage and data-synthesis support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA, NP or BSN with extensive clinical experience) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
2 years MSL experience or related therapeutic experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and in groups
Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
Demonstrated leadership, initiative and problem-solving skills
Excellent project management ability
Ability to travel 40–60% by car and plane domestically
Clinical discipline
MSL experience
Oncology experience
Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
Demonstrated ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diversity and equality of opportunity
Inclusive and diverse team environment
Disability or special-needs accommodation during the application process