AstraZeneca

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Cell Therapy (Central United States)

AstraZeneca$174K — $261K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
  • 5+ years in hematology/oncology with 2 years in a field medical role, preferably in cell therapy/multiple myeloma
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex scientific concepts
  • Experience in the development/launch of new pharmaceutical products in the U.S.
  • Ability to work in a matrixed environment with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with hematology/cell therapy thought leaders and HCPs
  • Engage in scientific discussions with multidisciplinary teams
  • Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries per company guidelines
  • Establish trust with internal/external stakeholders as a scientific expert
  • Educate provider teams on CAR-T mechanisms, multiple myeloma landscape, and patient management
  • Support cell therapy infusion implementations in infusion centers
  • Gather insights from site leadership and communicate with medical leadership
  • Identify educational gaps to inform medical affairs strategy
  • Collaborate with HCPs on research projects and disease initiatives
  • Represent Medical Affairs at scientific meetings

Benefits

  • Eligibility for various incentive programs, including bonuses and equity-based awards
  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and leaves
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
Senior Medical Science Liaison - Cell Therapy (Central US)

We are seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Cell Therapy team in the territory of Central US! This role serves as the local medical voice of AZ in cell therapy and myeloma and will build 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 cell therapy assets.

What you'll do
  • Develop and maintain scientific relationships with hematology/cell therapy thought leaders, investigators and appropriate HCPs across academic and community centers within an assigned territory
  • Engage in scientific exchanges with the multidisciplinary team, including treating hematologists/oncologists, cell therapy physicians, APPs, pharmacists, apheresis and cell processing staff and nursing
  • Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific and product information in accordance with company policy
  • Establish oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert to both internal stakeholders and external HCPs (e.g. functions as an expert in response to scientific questions)
  • Educate cell therapy provider teams on disease state, CAR-T mechanism of action, multiple myeloma therapeutic landscape, safety and clinical management, manufacturing processes and data pertaining to the infusion center and patient management, guided by compliance considerations
  • Support the implementation of cell therapy infusions in cell therapy infusion centers by timely support of health care providers in navigating the complexity of cell therapy and diverse stakeholder groups
  • Gather and synthesize site-level insights from site physician leadership, multiple HCP segments within the region and communicate with medical leadership and relevant internal partners
  • Identify data and educational gaps through discussion with External Scientific Experts (ESE) to inform medical affairs strategy and address unmet patient needs
  • Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator sponsored research (ISR) of interest and in alignment with areas of scientific interest
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Research and Development (R&D)
  • Support and represent Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings through scientific exchange with ESEs, medical booth coverage and sharing scientific and competitive insights


Minimum Qualifications
  • Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in hematology/oncology with at least 2 years in a field medical or equivalent scientific engagement role, preferably in cell therapy and/or multiple myeloma
  • Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues with the ability to distill complexity down to key messages and scientific narrative for internal/external stakeholders
  • Experience supporting the development and/or launch of a new pharmaceutical product in the U.S.
  • Experience operating in a matrixed environment with cross-functional partners in Medical Affairs, Commercial and R&D
  • Ability to travel (40-60% by car, train and plane domestic)


Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree (e.g. MD or equivalent, PharmD or PhD) with oncology/hematology specialization preferred
  • Direct knowledge, experience and expertise in Hematology/Oncology Cell Therapy
  • Experience of working with headquarters and implementing HQ plans in field
  • Collaborative matrix management skills within diverse groups to achieve excellent results in shared goals
  • A track record of building and maintaining a deep continued connection to medical practice/healthcare delivery
  • Working knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements, industry rules and regulations governing cell therapy quality manufacturing and field based medical roles


The territory includes Denver and Rochester.You should live within this territory.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $174,455.20 - $261,682.80 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted
28-Aug-2026

Closing Date
10-Sept-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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