Medical Science Liaison – Rare Tumor (FL/AL/GA/SC/NC/VA/WV)

This Is What You Will Do

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease’s product(s) across the product lifecycle. The individual is a peer scientific expert who communicates accurate and applicable science to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) within a geographic area. The individual manages and maintains collegial and professional relationships with HCPs and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and identifies and facilitates collaboration opportunities with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. The MSL combines strong business acumen and clinical expertise and serves as a peer-to-peer liaison internally to Medical Directors, USMA Leadership Team, cross-functional partners and externally (HCPs & KOLs). The MSL should be able to identify problems early on, seek appropriate help and counsel to work past any barriers, and innovate in order to achieve medical goals and objectives.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Evaluate territory to profile and identify HCPs to engage and build relationships with, as well as identify important centers of excellence.
• Develop clear, succinct, impactful HCP engagement plans aligned with medical strategic goals and objectives; evaluate and refine plans as needed per quarterly focus priorities.
• Gain HCPs’ trust and respect by effectively providing and communicating relevant scientific/medical information on the company’s products and disease states.
• Gather and disseminate HCP insights internally to inform medical strategy.
• Develop strong working relationships in different external business settings.

Scientific Knowledge and Training

• Keep current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic area.
• Support scientific exchange of product/disease state with external stakeholders (HCPs) as needed.
• Provide relevant scientific information to other internal teams and functions as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a functional understanding of real-world evidence and HEOR.

Research & Development

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols.
• Ensure HCPs and stakeholders receive focused and balanced clinical and scientific information.
• Develop expertise in applicable research outcomes to credibly conduct effective discussion with HCPs.
• Support applicable externally sponsored research and clinical trials, as appropriate.

US Healthcare System Knowledge

• Acquire knowledge of the current US healthcare system environment and its impact on the rare disease ecosystem.
• Build a basic understanding of the foundations of managed markets.
• Acquire a basic understanding of the flow of information in managed care and government organizations.

You Will Need To Have

Minimum Education

• MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred.
• Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR track record of success as an MSL.

Minimum Experience

• Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; if no industry experience, therapeutic area experience is preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Energetically embraces responsibilities and demonstrates the ability to achieve goals.
• Strong personal initiative.
• Functions well as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Exhibits excellent time management.
• Works independently.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and high‑level job competencies.

Additional Role Requirements

• Office is home based. Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week.
• Person should be able to travel minimum ~70% time.
• Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (including possible weekends, as dictated by conference schedule).
• Candidate is required to live within the territory.
• The role is generally conducted in a field environment; employees must be able to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane, work in a clinical setting, use a computer, engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging, problem‑solve, collaborate, and maintain general availability during standard business hours.
• AstraZeneca’s Ambition Zero Carbon program will transition to a fully electric vehicle fleet by 2025; all drivers will be assigned an EV. Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis including frequent overnight and weekend travel is required. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• All activities should be conducted per Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.

Date Posted: 06-Mar-2026

Closing Date: 19-Mar-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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