AstraZeneca

Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison (GI) - MN/IA/NE/ND/SD

AstraZeneca • $110K — $130K *
Minneapolis, MN 55407In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree (Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP) required.
  • 2+ years of MSL or relevant therapeutic area experience.
  • Expertise in conveying scientific content to varied audiences.
  • Strong ability to communicate ideas clearly in documentation and conversations.
  • Capable of independent work as well as collaboration in teams.
  • Experience navigating complex matrix environments.
  • Understanding of clinical study design and protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement local medical strategies for oncology therapies.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals.
  • Lead scientific discussions with oncologists and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Facilitate peer-to-peer medical interactions and knowledge exchange.
  • Gather insights on cancer treatment landscapes and patient care barriers.
  • Communicate findings and propose actions to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Advise on data and educational gaps to inform R&D strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge oncology research and development.
  • Chance to positively impact patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Access to professional growth through scientific meetings and conferences.
  • Collaboration with high-caliber healthcare professionals in a diverse environment.
Full Job Description
The MSL serves as the local medical voice of AstraZeneca in the disease area of interest, and builds a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. The MSL or equivalent experience is a field-based professional with strong expertise in scientific, clinical, and therapeutic areas. They support AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development.

  • 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, urologists 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


  • Communicate internally insights, findings, and propose actions to improve patient care and outcomes


  • 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


  • Summarize appropriate clinical data into accurate and balanced information and clearly and concisely convey the most relevant information


  • Stay current with scientific knowledge (e.g. marketed and emerging products, competitors' activities, key healthcare trends, anatomy & physiology; pathophysiology in relevant disease states, and current therapeutic interventions related to disease states


  • Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences


  • Collaborate with Clin ops on Ph3 trials from feasibility to execution of trials


  • Discuss and follow-up on ESRs


Essential Requirements:

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


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


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


  • Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues


  • Ability to work independently and in groups


  • Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment


  • 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 and plane domestic)


Desireable:

  • Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline


Territory includes: MN, IA, NE, ND & SD

Date Posted
16-Sep-2026

Closing Date
30-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
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
NASDAQ
AZN
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