MSL Hemato Oncology

Job Description

AstraZeneca is pushing the boundaries of science in order to deliver live-saving breakthrough medicines that will improve patients’ lives. In that endeavor, Medical Affairs is a key strategic partner in shaping the optimal

performance of the AstraZeneca brands. The Medical Science Liaison is responsible for building scientific partnerships with Key External Experts (KEE) and other healthcare professionals through providing high quality up-to-date scientific and medical information to customers. The function is based in the field. (The role will work in strong collaboration with the medical affairs manager (line-manager) of the therapeutic area (TA) who is office-based. These outputs are guaranteed through continuously building robust scientific

and medical expertise on the therapeutic area, AstraZeneca products and its competitors in combination with a business acumen attitude and strong communication skills. The MSL is a core member of the brand team and takes part in delivering strategic and educational medical affairs projects.

Accountabilities:

Conduct scientific exchange and collect customer insights:

The MSL role typically interacts with a target list of expert customers of between 40-50 people in which the role will develop strong strategic partnerships driven by the science and the TA strategy. During these interactions that are non-promotional in nature and driven by a clear (customer) objective, a lot

of customer insights are gained that need to flow back to the brand teams. Within this broad task, the MSL will:

• Stay up to date in TA knowledge through active monitoring of the scientific literature, congress attendance and frequent interactions with Key External Experts (KEE)
• Discuss key data sets with experts in F2F contacts or group meetings in order to identify patient pathways, treatment realities in areas of medical need as guided by the TA strategy
• Build relationships with experts for advocacy development guided by the TA strategy
• Brief speakers for scientific events
• Document customer and visit information in a customer relationship management tool
• Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AstraZeneca products or unapproved uses of approved products
• Respond to medical queries via medical information platform
• Support bridging/early access programs
• Continuously improve or optimize impactful communication skills through received coaching by line-manager or other coaches in joint visits
• Interact with other MSLs from other countries or other TAs in order to exchange best practice and further shape the role
• Attend international and national scientific and medical congresses in the TA
  
  

• The MSL role is also very active in enabling other functions through internal education and support based on their knowledge from the customers and the TA.
• Core member of the x-functional brand team
• Works in a strategic partnership with the Marketing and Market Access Department
• Gain profound territory knowledge and Share customer insights with internal stakeholders
• Educate sales representatives by providing in-depth information on disease and therapies when required
• Support Clinical operations in site selection
  
  

• Develop relationships with KEE and know their interests (customer profiling)
• Conduct and moderate the meetings
• Have a sound knowledge of the TA strategy (business acumen)
• Liaise with the brand team to prepare and report back
  
  

• Manage Externally Sponsored Research
• Follow-up of grants/chairs/scientific sponsoring with Key External Experts
  
  

• Successfully complete all training requirements
• Comply with all external regulations & internal policies
• Full understanding of AZ MSL guide, external interactions policy standards, (including, but not
• limited to publications policy, congress policy…)
  
  

• MD/ParmD/PhD/DVM or equivalent
• Significant and robust experience with searching, handling, assimilating, synthesizing, reporting and presenting scientific data in the health care sector
• National mobility and flexibility (organization and attendance of evening meetings)
• Excellent relational and communication skills.
• Takes initiative and proactive were needed while conscious of compliance and process rules in the company.
• Presentation skills
• Medical integrity and ethical balance
• Fluent knowledge of English (verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  
  

• Experience in and knowledge of pharmaceutical medical and marketing processes
• Knowledge of therapeutic area or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly. Broad employability in other TAs is an asset.
• Experience in moderation of meetings with HCPs
• Business Acumen
• Proven Project management skills