AstraZeneca

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cell Therapy (Southern California)

AstraZeneca$174K — $261K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 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 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.
  • Strong communication skills for clear expression of ideas in documentation and conversations.
  • Experience with the development and/or launch of a new pharmaceutical product in the U.S.
  • Ability to navigate and succeed in a matrixed environment with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scientific relationships with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals in the territory.
  • Engage in scientific exchanges with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provide timely responses to unsolicited scientific inquiries per company policy.
  • Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to stakeholders and healthcare providers.
  • Educate provider teams on cell therapy and multiple myeloma management.
  • Support the implementation of cell therapy infusions in healthcare settings.
  • Gather and communicate site-level insights to inform medical strategy.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and leaves
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage according to plan terms
  • Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards
Full Job Description

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cell Therapy (Southern California)

We are seeking aSenior Medical Science Liaison (MSL)tojoin ourCell Therapyteam in the territory ofSouthern California! 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 areaexpertiseresponsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's cell therapy assets.

Whatyoudo

  • 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 dialogueswith 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 includesLos Angeles and San Diego.You should live within this territory.

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table?Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hopeitsyours. Apply today.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $174,455.20 - $261,682.80 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan 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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