AstraZeneca

Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Connecticut/Upstate NY

AstraZeneca • $174K — $261K *
Rochester, NY 14609In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree (Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) required in relevant health science or clinical discipline
  • 2+ years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience
  • Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols
  • Excellent project management ability
  • Ability to communicate effectively in diverse settings and navigate a matrix environment

Responsibilities

  • Act as the local medical leader to develop a tailored strategy in Breast Oncology
  • Build strong relationships in various business settings, including academia and hospitals
  • Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists and multidisciplinary teams
  • Conduct peer-to-peer scientific and medical interactions
  • Gather insights on the treatment landscape and barriers to optimal patient care
  • Engage KOLs to discuss educational gaps and ensure effective medicine use
  • Stay updated with scientific knowledge and collaborate on clinical trials

Benefits

  • Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
  • Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior MSL to join us our Breast Oncology team! This role serves as the local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest and builds a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. The MSL is an established field-based professional with extensive scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.

What you'll do

  • Act as the local medical leader responsible for developing a tailored strategy to meet the AZ USMA priorities in the disease area, as well as the local specificities and patient needs.


  • Develop strong working relationships in different external business settings (e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices)


  • Lead scientific exchanges with oncologists and key members of the MDT.


  • Lead peer to peer scientific/medical interactions


  • Gather insights on the treatment landscape, evolving healthcare environment and practice, barrier to optimal treatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer


  • Discuss with KOLs data and educational gaps to ensure adequate use of our medicines and to inform our R&D strategy to address patient needs


  • Stay current with scientific knowledge and attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
  • Collaborate with Clin ops on trials from feasibility to execution


Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline


  • Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment


  • Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment


  • 2+ years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience


  • Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences


  • Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols


  • Basic understanding of the Healthcare system, clinical trial methodology, statistics and regulatory environment


  • Excellent project management ability


  • Ability to travel (40-60% by car, train and plane domestic)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline


THIS TERRITORY COVERS NORTHERN NY, NJ & CT

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $174,455-$261,682. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted
07-Jul-2026

Closing Date
13-Jul-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
NASDAQ
AZN
* Ladders Estimates

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