Medical Scientific Liaison Oncology

About the Role

AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) specializing in Oncology for a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This field-based role focuses on establishing AstraZeneca's scientific leadership and enhancing patient care through scientific engagement and education.

Role Purpose and Context

The MSL's mission is to provide solutions that improve the quality of patients' lives within the oncology therapy area, adopting a business-driven approach. This involves developing and strengthening professional relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and building a deep scientific understanding of AstraZeneca's compounds. The position aims to drive positive opinions regarding the scientific and clinical value of AstraZeneca's compounds in addressing patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver updated medical information from AstraZeneca to HCPs through various communication channels.
• Ensure the optimal and efficient delivery of clinical studies, meeting established quality, cost, and time standards.
• Provide monitoring services for ongoing studies and ensure their completion from outline receipt to final report.
• Plan, conduct, and complete assigned project work effectively, providing timely progress reports.
• Participate in the training and development of team members through knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Ensure adverse event reports are handled according to standards, procedures, and legislation to meet legal, regulatory, professional, and ethical obligations.
• Manage the process for providing named patient supplies in compliance with legal, regulatory, professional, and ethical obligations.
• Identify, coordinate, and integrate pharmacovigilance systems to comply with regulatory needs and AstraZeneca's local and global standards.
• Contribute to interpersonal inclusion through self-awareness, curiosity, active listening, and strengthening team and peer relationships.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hematology/Oncology experience is required, with a preference for hematology experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• For Commercial roles, an average achievement of 100% in the last two semesters (S1’2023 + S2’2022) or an average of 100% on the total score of the earlier year dashboard and YTD dashboard is required.
• For Non-Commercial roles, a consistent performance track record is required.
• For CSLs/MSLs, at least one year of experience in the current therapy area is required.

Work Environment

This is a field-based position within AstraZeneca, operating in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves direct engagement with medical professionals and internal teams to support medical education and brand strategy development.