Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, Gulf

About the role

AstraZeneca is hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its Oncology therapeutic area covering the Gulf region. The MSL engages in scientific, non-promotional discussions with Key External Experts (KEEs) about the disease and clinical data, generates actionable insights for the brand team and builds scientific partnerships with hospitals, institutions and non-traditional stakeholders such as policymakers, payers and researchers.

Key responsibilities

• Build, enhance and maintain relationships with KEEs, including non-traditional stakeholders, and map accounts by patient care pathway and multidisciplinary team maturity
• Provide insight into the local medical community, clinical practice trends and gaps in knowledge, and collect insights on the value and appropriate use of products
• Participate in clinical trials, non-interventional studies and investigator-sponsored studies, identify and train speakers, and act as faculty or facilitator for advisory boards and round tables
• Present scientific data to healthcare professionals in group and one-on-one settings, and facilitate continuing medical education events
• Support evidence generation, build scientific programs for unmet medical needs, and plan and execute regional medical activities during product launches
• Organize scientific events for healthcare institutions and their multidisciplinary teams, and engage in strategic planning with medication access stakeholders
• Respond objectively and scientifically to unsolicited requests for information on unapproved products or uses, documenting responses in line with company policies and applicable laws

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology or biomedical sciences, or a master's degree in a scientific discipline
• Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• External candidates: minimum 2 years' experience in a Medical Affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry, with a track record in basic or clinical research
• Internal candidates: minimum 2 years' experience at AstraZeneca with a strong performance record and no compliance issues
• Desirable: doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D.), and experience in drug discovery, development, regulatory affairs and KEE interactions

Required skills

• Excellent project management and analytical thinking
• Ability to learn scientific concepts quickly and to work in a matrix, multicultural, cross-functional environment