Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Texas

AstraZeneca; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the Houston area to serve as a trusted scientific advisor to healthcare professionals and internal teams. The role requires synthesizing insights, guiding scientific narratives, and leading clinical trial and research activities across therapeutic areas.

You will collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development teams, drive guideline sharing, and mentor colleagues while traveling domestically (40–60%).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a health science field (e.g., PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, NP or BSN with clinical experience).
• 2 years MSL or related therapeutic experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey science to internal/external customers.
• Ability to work independently and within a matrix environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor to internal collaborators and external HCPs.
• Synthesizes HCP insights from regional segments and communicates them internally.
• Integrates science into business strategies, training, and resources.
• Drives guideline sharing and applies them to Field Medical Affairs processes.
• Leads MSL-related trials, research activities, and special projects.
• Coaches team members to develop strong external relationships across academia, hospitals, and private practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced scientific degree

Job description

Typical Accountabilities

• 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

Essential

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA, NP or BSN with extensive clinical experience) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
• 2 years MSL experience or related therapeutic experience
• 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)

Desireable

• clinical discipline
• MSL experience
• Oncology experience
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory
• Demonstrated ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level

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!

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.

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.

Date Posted: 08-Oct-2026

Closing Date: 21-Oct-2026

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