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Hamzavi Dermatology

Senior Accountant

Clinton Township, MI · On-site

$67K - $84K/yr

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team at Hamzavi ... written and verbal communication skills -Experience in healthcare or medical practice preferred ...

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Hamzavi Dermatology

Senior Accountant

Clinton Township, MI · On-site

$67K - $84K/yr

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team at Hamzavi ... written and verbal communication skills -Experience in healthcare or medical practice preferred ...

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Senior Medical Science Liaison - Cell Therapy (Great Lakes)

AstraZeneca

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Cell Therapy (Great Lakes)
Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs in Cell Therapy? Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of Multiple Myeloma? AstraZeneca's vision in Cell Therapy is to boldly transform the CAR-T experience with unwavering commitment to cure and access for every patient in need. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.
We are seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Cell Therapy team in the territory of Great Lakes! This role serves as the local medical voice of AZ in cell therapy and myeloma and will build 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 cell therapy assets.
What you'll do
  • Develop and maintain scientific relationships with hematology/cell therapy thought leaders, investigators and appropriate HCPs across academic and community centers within an assigned territory
  • Engage in scientific exchanges with the multidisciplinary team, including treating hematologists/oncologists, cell therapy physicians, APPs, pharmacists, apheresis and cell processing staff and nursing
  • Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific and product information in accordance with company policy
  • Establish oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert to both internal stakeholders and external HCPs (e.g. functions as an expert in response to scientific questions)
  • Educate cell therapy provider teams on disease state, CAR-T mechanism of action, multiple myeloma therapeutic landscape, safety and clinical management, manufacturing processes and data pertaining to the infusion center and patient management, guided by compliance considerations
  • Support the implementation of cell therapy infusions in cell therapy infusion centers by timely support of health care providers in navigating the complexity of cell therapy and diverse stakeholder groups
  • Gather and synthesize site-level insights from site physician leadership, multiple HCP segments within the region and communicate with medical leadership and relevant internal partners
  • Identify data and educational gaps through discussion with External Scientific Experts (ESE) to inform medical affairs strategy and address unmet patient needs
  • Identify opportunities to partner with HCPs on disease state initiatives, collaborative research projects, and investigator sponsored research (ISR) of interest and in alignment with areas of scientific interest
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Research and Development (R&D)
  • Support and represent Medical Affairs at relevant congresses and scientific meetings through scientific exchange with ESEs, medical booth coverage and sharing scientific and competitive insights

Minimum Qualifications
  • Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in hematology/oncology with at least 2 years in a field medical or equivalent scientific engagement role, preferably in cell therapy and/or multiple myeloma
  • Ability to express ideas clearly in written documentation, one-on-one conversations and in small group dialogues with the ability to distill complexity down to key messages and scientific narrative for internal/external stakeholders
  • Experience supporting the development and/or launch of a new pharmaceutical product in the U.S.
  • Experience operating in a matrixed environment with cross-functional partners in Medical Affairs, Commercial and R&D
  • Ability to travel (40-60% by car, train and plane domestic)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree (e.g. MD or equivalent, PharmD or PhD) with oncology/hematology specialization preferred
  • Direct knowledge, experience and expertise in Hematology/Oncology Cell Therapy
  • Experience of working with headquarters and implementing HQ plans in field
  • Collaborative matrix management skills within diverse groups to achieve excellent results in shared goals
  • A track record of building and maintaining a deep continued connection to medical practice/healthcare delivery
  • Working knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements, industry rules and regulations governing cell therapy quality manufacturing and field based medical roles

The territory includes Detroit You should live within this territory.
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 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.
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.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $174,455.20 - $261,682.80 USD. 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.
Date Posted
28-Aug-2026
Closing Date
10-Sept-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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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. A place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration - we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take smart risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline and Oncology team. Make a meaningful impact that brings real benefits to society. By applying your knowledge of data, you will help to redefine our industry and ultimately save lives. Work with experts who share a common goal: to accelerate the potential of medicines and the science of tomorrow.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB

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