Medical Science Liaison, Rare Tumors

AstraZeneca

Medical Science Liaison advancing Alexion’s rare-disease medicines across the Great Plains. Building HCP relationships, exchanging clinical science, and supporting research and medical strategy.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeFargo • Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $152,454 - $228,680 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical and scientific communication, with a strong understanding of clinical study design and real-world evidence. Capable of building professional relationships with healthcare practitioners and key opinion leaders while supporting strategic medical objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD, PharmD, Or PhD In Biological SciencesClinical Experience In Relevant Therapeutic AreaExcellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsAbility To Travel 70% Of The TimeLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Study DesignReal-World EvidenceHealthcare Practitioner EngagementScientific Information DisseminationTherapeutic Area Expertise

Soft Skills

Excellent Time-Management SkillsAbility To CollaborateProblem-Solving SkillsInitiativeAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Electronic MessagingVideo CommunicationPhone Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Managed MarketsRare Disease EcosystemHealthcare SystemCross-Functional Team CollaborationExternal Stakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategically support Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease’s medical and scientific objectives across product life cycles
Communicate accurate and applicable scientific information to healthcare practitioners within the geographic area
Manage and maintain professional relationships with healthcare practitioners and key opinion leaders
Identify and facilitate collaboration opportunities with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease
Profile the territory, identify healthcare practitioners and centers of excellence, and build relationships
Develop and refine healthcare practitioner engagement plans aligned with medical strategic goals
Provide relevant scientific and medical information on company products and disease states
Gather and disseminate healthcare practitioner insights internally to inform medical strategy
Maintain current scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic areas
Support scientific exchange with external stakeholders
Provide scientific information to internal teams and functions
Demonstrate understanding of real-world evidence and HEOR
Understand clinical study design and protocols
Provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information
Develop expertise in applicable research outcomes and conduct discussions with healthcare practitioners
Support externally sponsored research and clinical trials as appropriate
Acquire knowledge of the US healthcare system, rare disease ecosystem, managed markets, and managed-care/government information flows
Serve as a peer-to-peer liaison to Medical Directors, USMA Leadership Team, cross-functional partners, healthcare practitioners, and key opinion leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred
Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR a track record of success as an MSL
Industry experience preferred but not mandatory
If lacking industry experience, therapeutic-area experience preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to achieve goals and take personal initiative
Ability to function as part of a cross-functional team
Excellent time-management skills
Ability to work independently
Leadership skills and high-level job competencies
Ability to travel at least approximately 70% of the time
Ability to travel 3–4 days per week within the region, with 1–2 office days per week
Required travel to medical, team, and other group meetings, potentially including weekends
Must live within the assigned territory
Ability to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane
Ability to work comfortably in a clinical setting
Ability to use a computer and communicate via phone, video, and electronic messaging
Ability to problem-solve and engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue
Ability to collaborate with others
General availability during standard business hours
Frequent overnight and weekend travel
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
Ability to comply with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Company-assigned electric vehicle for drivers under the fully electric EV fleet program
Disability or special-needs accommodations