Oncology Medical Science Liaison – Senior

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca Medical Science Liaison advancing thoracic cancer medicines across Washington, Baltimore, Richmond, and surrounding territory. Providing scientific support, HCP insights, clinical-trial leadership, and regional Medical Affairs strategy.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $174,455 - $261,682 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology and medical strategy development, with a strong ability to synthesize scientific knowledge and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals. Proven leadership in managing clinical trials and supporting Medical Science Liaison (MSL) teams in a matrixed environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific DegreeMSL ExperienceOncology ExperienceProject ManagementExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trials ManagementResearch SynthesisData CommunicationMedical Strategy DevelopmentGuideline Application

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadershipProblem-SolvingInitiativeTeam Collaboration

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 a 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 across multiple segments and communicate them internally
Integrate scientific knowledge into business strategies, training, and resources
Synthesize research and summarize findings for various healthcare-professional segments
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development teams
Drive guideline sharing and apply guidelines to Field Medical Affairs work processes
Lead clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
Coach team members in developing external working relationships across academia, hospitals, managed markets, and private practices
Support team members’ creative and innovative ideas
Provide input on MSL training content and assist with MSL 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: PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
2 years of MSL experience or related therapeutic experience
Demonstrated expertise delivering customer-related outcomes in the targeted field/territory
Demonstrated ability to influence Medical Affairs and MSL strategies regionally
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for communicating scientific data to internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and in groups
Ability to navigate a matrixed environment
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent project-management ability
Ability to travel 40–60% domestically by car and plane
Oncology experience preferred
Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles
Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan)
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Lifelong learning, growth and development opportunities
Inclusive and diverse work environment