Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology? Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of Breast Oncology? AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. 

We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison  (MSL)  or Senior MSL to join us our Breast Oncology team! 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. 

 

 

What you’ll do 

• 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, barrier to optimal treatment and patient care or opportunities to improve outcomes of patients with cancer 

• 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 

• 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 degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or 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 matrixial environment  

• Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment  

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

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

• 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, train and plane domestic) 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline 

THIS TERRITORY COVERS: Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana

Why AstraZeneca? 

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey. 

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

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. 

 

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

21-Oct-2026

Closing Date

03-Nov-2026

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