Oncology Medical Science Liaison Lead

We are AstraZeneca, one of the world’s most forward-thinking and connected BioPharmaceutical companies. With a strong purpose, an even stronger bond between each of our people and a science-led, patient-first attitude, we’re changing the future of medicine and the impact it can have on lives across the globe. Are you ready for a challenge? 

Currently we are looking for Oncology Medical Science Liaison Lead who will lead the relevant Medical Science Liaison Team in their role of engaging with health care professionals/KEEs in high quality scientific exchange and clinical trials on current marketed products and development compounds in alignment with medical strategy.

Key tasks:

• Delivery of defined objectives by the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team
• Work with Medical Managers (MMs) to develop and implement the MSL strategy and tactics for each therapy area
• Act as the key interface between the MSL team, MMs, and the relevant Therapy Area Lead ( including appropriate insights sharing)
• Ensure MSL strategy and priorities are in alignment with medical plans and objectives for the relevant Therapy Area
• Work with Therapy Area Lead to provide appropriate coaching for MSLs predominantly in a healthcare professional (HCP) and other relevant key stakeholders facing environment deploying an approach tailored to the need of each team member
• In collaboration with the Therapy Area Lead, establish, communicate & monitor measurable performance objectives for individual staff and develop, implement and monitor of individual development plans to build capabilities
• Ensure MSL activity is focussed on delivering a scientific value proposition to the HCP in every engagement using the SEM agreed by AZ

Experience:

• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Technical or scientific background
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to understand, assimilate and communicate scientific information
• Understanding of Pharmaceutical Law, Infarma code and their practical application
• Proven ability to develop relationships with key thought leaders or investigators
• Understanding of how the MSL strategy supports the medical strategy
• Proven ability to work in a team
• Chairing and facilitation skills
• Ability to understand commercial development perspectives

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