Medical Science Liaison Oncology Breast Cancer

About the Role: Medical Science Liaison Oncology Breast Cancer

AstraZeneca is seeking a dedicated Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Oncology, with a focus on Breast Cancer. This role is crucial for providing scientific and medical support, fostering key expert relationships, and contributing to strategic medical planning within the assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide scientific and medical support within the assigned therapeutic area, aligned with the relevant cross-functional strategy and medical plan.
• Lead ongoing, non-promotional scientific exchange with key external experts, strengthening existing relationships and identifying and developing new expert partnerships.
• Capture, map, and communicate territory insights (scientific needs, unmet needs, patient pathway and treatment landscape learnings), and manage these insights through approved processes to inform internal stakeholders and strategy.
• Deliver high-quality medical education and scientific presentations.
• Maintain and continuously develop therapeutic, clinical, and scientific expertise, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines, publications, congresses, and competitor landscape.
• Ensure full compliance with AstraZeneca policies, global standards, and local SOPs, including pharmacovigilance, medical governance, and documentation requirements.

Requirements:

• Education: University education and degree in life sciences. A Medical Doctor or Pharmacist degree is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical commercial and/or medical experience in the relevant field.
• Personal Skills: Scientific commitment, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Language: English at least at conversational level.
• PC Skills: Advanced user-level computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook).
• Driving: Category B driving license, several years of safe driving experience, and willingness to travel within Hungary.

Advantages:

• Specialized qualification.
• Knowledge of the geographical area.
• Excellent English proficiency.
• Negotiation skills.
• Valid GCP certification.

Internal and External Relationships:

• Internal: Medical Manager Oncology (line manager), Medical Director, Therapeutic Area Lead, MSLs, BUM, FL, Brand Manager, Dx Manager, Patient Safety staff, Regulatory – Quality / regulatory and quality assurance staff, Market Access colleagues, KAM colleagues.
• External: Physicians and scientific experts, Other healthcare professionals.

Commitment to Diversity:

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 comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Key skills/competency:

• Medical Science Liaison
• Oncology
• Breast Cancer
• Scientific Exchange
• Medical Education
• Clinical Expertise
• Pharmaceutical Experience
• Healthcare Professionals
• Communication Skills
• Strategic Thinking