Breast Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana
AstraZeneca · Chicago, Illinois, United States of America · Global
Medical Affairs
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physician
Dentist
Demand80
Career growth72
Healthcare fit82
Remote potential35
5-year outlook
Oncology MSL roles are generally competitive within pharma Medical Affairs, with senior MSL and therapeutic-area specialization supporting upward career movement; exact compensation varies by experience, geography, and company band.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
mid
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-10-22
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Engagement type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
- Eligible countries
- United States
- Profession fit
- physician, Dentist
- Rate period
- Hourly
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
Worth applying for oncology-trained advanced-degree clinicians with MSL or relevant therapeutic-area experience who want a field Medical Affairs career. It is less realistic for clinicians without oncology/MSL exposure or willingness to travel extensively.
Who should apply
Oncologists, hematologist-oncologists, oncology PharmDs, oncology NPs/PAs, oncology PhDs, and current MSLs with breast cancer or solid tumor experience who are comfortable with KOL engagement and multi-state travel.
CV angle
Frame real oncology clinical experience around scientific communication, KOL/MDT engagement, clinical trial methodology, insight gathering, cross-functional collaboration, and patient-outcome improvement. Highlight presentations, publications, trial involvement, and any experience discussing complex data with specialist audiences.
Skills to highlight
- Oncology/breast cancer clinical expertise
- Scientific exchange and KOL engagement
- Clinical trial methodology and study design
- Medical strategy development
- Cross-functional/matrix collaboration
- Project management
- Presentation and written communication
- Insight gathering and treatment-landscape analysis
Role summary
A field-based Medical Science Liaison role in breast oncology, responsible for scientific exchange with oncologists and MDT members, KOL relationship-building, medical strategy execution, insight gathering, and clinical trial collaboration across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
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