Oncology Medical Science Liaison / Sr Medical Science Liaison - North Chicago

Medical Affairs in Oncology – Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology? Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of Thoracic 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 our 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 and 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 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 ClinOps on trials from feasibility to execution.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 biopharmaceutical 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.

Benefits

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $174,455–$261,682. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives – an opportunity to receive short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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 from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment and work‑authorization verification requirements.

Date Posted 17-Nov-2025

Closing Date 02-Dec-2025

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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