AstraZeneca

Medical Science Liaison - (Hematology) - MO/OK/KS/AR

AstraZeneca$174K — $261K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree required (e.g., PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field
  • 2+ years as a Medical Science Liaison or related experience in the therapeutic area
  • Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in a targeted field/territory
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for conveying scientific data effectively
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong project management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Establishes trust with internal stakeholders and external HCPs as a scientific advisor
  • Synthesizes HCP insights from multiple segments for internal communication
  • Integrates science into proposed business strategies and resources
  • Summarizes research findings in a compelling narrative for HCPs
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development
  • Leads clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
  • Coaches team members and assists with MSL training and onboarding

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid leave
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term incentive bonus opportunities
  • Eligibility for equity-based long-term incentive programs
Full Job Description

We are seeking aMedical Science Liaison (MSL)or Senior MSL to join our Hematology team in the territory of Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas! 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.  

Whatyou’lldo

  • Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert by both internal stakeholders and external HCPs (e.g.functions as an expert in response to scientific questions)

  • Synthesizes HCP insights from multiple HCP segments within a region and communicates with internal partners

  • Serves as point of reference for the integration of science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources

  • Synthesizes and integrates research, and summarizes findings, in a compelling narrative for various HCP segments

  • Builds strong collaboration with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development

  • Serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects

  • Coaches other team members, provides input on MSL training content,assistswith MSL onboarding and leads MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degreerequired(i.e.Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PAor NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field

  • 2 plus years experience as a Medical Science Liaison or relevant experience in the therapeutic area

  • Demonstratedexpertisein delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers

  • Ability to work independently and in groups

  • Demonstrated leadership skills,initiativeand problem-solving skills

  • Excellent project management ability

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline

  • Prior Medical Science Liaison experience

  • Oncology experience

  • Hematology experience

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

31-Aug-2026

Closing Date

13-Sep-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
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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