Medical Science Liaison - Haematology

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED; Manchester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca UK Limited is seeking a UK Medical Science Liaison in Haematology to provide medical leadership across the NHS haemato-oncology landscape and improve patient outcomes. The role focuses on translating complex science into clear content for diverse stakeholders and driving field-based engagement with Haematology teams.

You will work with internal teams to plan evidence-based communications, stay compliant with ABPI guidelines, and leverage data-driven insights to identify opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences or an equivalent clinical qualification (nursing/pharmacy).
• Clinical or scientific experience across a range of haematological malignancies.
• Experience in a customer-facing role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience using insights, data and digital tools to plan and deliver field-based stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership across NHS haemato-oncology landscape to improve patient care.
• Translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging content for diverse stakeholders.
• Plan and execute field-based stakeholder engagement leveraging insights and AI tools where appropriate.

Skills

Haematology knowledge

Clinical/scientific experience

Customer-facing experience

Data and digital tools usage

Medical communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Evidence-based medicine

ABPI Code knowledge

Education

Life sciences degree or nursing/pharmacy

Tools

Insights & data tools

Job description

Join us as a UK Medical Science Liaison within the Haematology franchise, providing medical leadership across the NHS haemato-oncology landscape to help improve care and outcomes for patients with haematological malignancies.

• Degree in life sciences or an equivalent clinical qualification, such as nursing or pharmacy
• Previous clinical or scientific experience across a range of haematological malignancies
• Experience in a customer-facing role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience using insights, data and digital tools to plan and deliver effective field-based stakeholder engagement
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging and accessible content tailored to a range of internal and external stakeholders
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and adopt new ways of working
• Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine and its application in clinical practice
• Sound knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice and its application in field medical activities

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in an MSL or field Medical Affairs role, ideally within oncology, haematology or the NHS cancer setting
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific, clinical or business discipline
• Experience evaluating clinical pathways and operational workflows to identify and co-create practical service improvements that enhance access, efficiency or patient outcomes
• Experience supporting clinical research or evidence-generation activities aligned with therapy-area priorities
• Clinical or scientific experience across a range of haematological malignancies, including lymphoma, with exposure to cell therapy
• Experience in strategic account or territory ecosystem planning
• Familiarity with responsible use of AI tools to support insights, scientific communication and efficient working

Why AstraZeneca?

As Leaders within Oncology, our ability to effectively and creatively market our products and lead our business has a meaningful impact. It powers our business to lead the way for the industry and to impact more lives, making a difference to those living with cancer. Working across our broad and innovative pipeline, we fuse our business mindset and scientific knowledge to bring transformative medicines and novel treatments to those who need it the most.

At AstraZeneca UK, we are committed to delivering against three missions:

• Accelerating the position of the UK as a global centre of excellence in life sciences
• Redefining healthcare through fast and equitable access to the most effective medicines, high quality care
• Delivering sustainable leadership that prioritises healthy people, society and planet