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 clinical disciplines, with a strong ability to communicate scientific data effectively to diverse stakeholders. Proven leadership in Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing patient care through collaboration and innovative solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific DegreeMSL ExperienceOncology ExperienceProject ManagementExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical TrialsResearch ActivitiesData SynthesisGuideline SharingMedical Strategy Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationCreative Thinking

Industry Keywords

Thoracic CancerMedical AffairsHealthcare Professional InsightsField Medical AffairsManaged Markets

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 AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development
Establish oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer, and expert to internal collaborators and external healthcare professionals
Synthesize healthcare professional insights from multiple segments and communicate them to internal collaborators
Integrate science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources
Synthesize and integrate research and summarize findings for various healthcare professional segments
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development teams
Drive guideline sharing and help apply guidelines to Field Medical Affairs work processes
Lead clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
Coach team members in building external relationships across academia, hospitals, managed markets, and private practices
Support team members' creative and innovative ideas and recognize contributions to team/project success
Provide input on MSL training content, assist with onboarding, and 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 in a relevant health science or clinical discipline (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA, NP or BSN with extensive clinical experience)
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 the 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 available through the application process