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The MSL/Sr. MSL serves as the local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest, thoracic cancer, and builds a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. The MSL/Senior 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.

• Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer, and expert by both internal collaborators 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 collaborators
• 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 collaborators across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development
• Drives guideline sharing within and outside the organization, and helps apply them to work processes within Field Medical Affairs
• Serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects
• Coaches others team members to develop strong working relationships in different external business settings (e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices)
• Supports team members' creative and innovative ideas while recognizing others' contribution to team/project success
• Provides input on MSL training content, assists with MSL onboarding, and serves as a 'buddy' to new MSL hires
• Lead MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
• MSL experience preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
• Demonstrated ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management ability
• Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)

• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
• Oncology experience

THIS TERRITORY INCLUDES WASHINGTON DC, BALTIMORE, PATRS OF VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.

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.

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 to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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