AstraZeneca

Senior Medical Science Liaison, Hematology (MI, IN and KY)

AstraZeneca$183K — $289K *
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 discipline
  • 4+ years of MSL experience or relevant therapeutic area experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content to multiple audiences
  • Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols
  • Basic understanding of the healthcare system and clinical trial methodology
  • Excellent project management ability
  • Ability to navigate within a matrix environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop tailored local medical strategies aligning with AZ USMA priorities
  • Establish relationships in academia, hospitals, and private practices
  • Lead scientific discussions with oncologists and multidisciplinary teams
  • Conduct peer-to-peer scientific interactions
  • Gather insights on treatment landscapes and patient barriers
  • Address educational gaps with External Scientific Experts
  • Stay informed on scientific knowledge and attend relevant conferences

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement to Senior MSL depending on experience
  • Collaborative environment with dedicated hematology teams
  • Exposure to cutting-edge oncology products and compounds
  • Networking with key opinion leaders across the healthcare landscape
  • Participation in scientific meetings and continuous education opportunities
Full Job Description

Senior MSL – Hematology (MI, IN, and KY) 

*Position could be either Senior MSL or MSL level depending on experience
 

We are seeking aSenior Medical ScienceLiaison(MSL)to join our Hematology team in the territory of MI, IN, and KY! 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  

  • 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, barriers tooptimaltreatment and opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer  

  • Discuss data and educational gaps with External Scientific Experts (ESEs) to ensure adequate use of our medicines and to inform our medical affairs 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 degreerequired(i.e.PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PAor 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 matrix environment  

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

  • Demonstratedexpertisein discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences  

  • Strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols  

  • Basic understanding of the Healthcare system, clinical trialmethodology,statisticsand regulatory environment  

  • Excellent project management ability  

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

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline  

  • Relevant hematology/oncology clinical experience 

The territory includes Michigan, Indiana and active portions of KY.  

Date Posted

14-Jul-2026

Closing Date

30-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.
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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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