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Medical Science Liaison - (Hematology) - MO/OK/KS/AR

AstraZeneca

MO, St Louis | AR, US$174k – $262konsite

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About this role

Do you have  expertise  in, and passion for   Medical Affairs in Oncology ?   Are you ready to make a significant impact   in   the field of  Hematology ?   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 our  Hematology   team in the territory of   Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas ! 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  

• Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert by both internal stakeholders and external HCPs ( e.g.   functions as an expert in response to scientific questions)  

• Synthesizes HCP insights from multiple HCP segments within a region and communicates with internal partners  

• Serves as point of reference for the integration of science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources  

• Synthesizes and integrates research, and summarizes findings, in a compelling narrative for various HCP segments  

• Builds strong collaboration with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development  

• Serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects  

• Coaches other team members, provides input on MSL training content,   assists   with MSL onboarding and leads MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.  

Minimum Qualifications  

• Advanced scientific degree   required   ( i.e.   Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD,   PA   or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical field  

• 2 plus years experience as a Medical Science Liaison or relevant experience in the therapeutic area

• Demonstrated   expertise   in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers  

• Ability to work independently and in groups  

• Demonstrated leadership skills,   initiative   and problem-solving skills  

• Excellent project management ability  

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

Preferred Qualifications  

• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline  

• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience  

• Oncology experience  

• Hematology experience  

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.

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   ground breaking   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 West Coast seat available, and we hope   it’s   yours. Apply today.  

Date Posted 31-Aug-2026 Closing Date 13-Sep-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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