Medical Science Liaison - Oncology - Gynae Cancer (m/w/d)
Medical Science Liaison - Oncology - Gynae Cancer (m/w/d)
Location: Austria, 80% field-based
Type: Permanent
Please submit your application in English
AstraZeneca is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, focusing on the discovery, development, and marketing of prescription medicines. We are primarily focused on the following therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, oncology, respiratory, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Millions of patients worldwide benefit from our innovative medicines, and we operate in more than 100 countries. As the Austrian sales subsidiary, we set new, creative standards in market development and strive for scientific leadership in the domestic market.
Do you have expertise in oncology? Do you want to bring your expertise to a company that translates scientific findings into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca could be just right for you! Due to internal developments, we currently have the opportunity to fill this position anew.
Medical Science Liaison (m/f/d) – Oncology - Gynae Cancer - Austria
In this role, you will act as a scientific expert (80% field work), focusing on high-level scientific exchange and maintaining relationships with external experts. Your area of responsibility includes identifying and analyzing medical needs and generating relevant insights that contribute to developments in therapeutic approaches. Additionally, you will support the cross-functional team in the therapeutic area to ensure all team members can optimally fulfill their specific tasks. Your role requires a high level of professionalism and commitment to successfully support the company’s scientific and business objectives.
Your Main Responsibilities
Promoting scientific exchange: Identifying and maintaining ongoing contact with specialists and Key External Experts (KEEs, 50–70% of working time)
Identifying local medical practices, trends, or knowledge/evidence gaps
Working closely with the Medical Affairs Manager to plan and implement clinical activities
Scientific support of investigators and sites participating in AstraZeneca clinical trials or non-interventional studies (NIS)
Planning and conducting advisory boards, round tables, and regional medical training events (virtual and face-to-face)
Preparing and delivering scientific lectures at external events as well as medical training for new employees and regular continuing education
Regularly updating your scientific and practical knowledge and participating in congresses and medical training events
Responding to medical inquiries
Close collaboration with Regulatory, Market Access, Diagnostics, Marketing, and other functions
Your Profile
Completed studies in medicine, natural sciences, or pharmacy
Ideally at least 1 year of experience in the pharmaceutical field service (medical or sales)
In-depth medical expertise in the field of oncology
Ability to prepare scientific data for different target groups
Excellent presentation skills (both virtual and face-to-face)
Strong communication skills
Excellent coordination abilities and a high degree of independence
Openness, curiosity, and willingness to learn
Very good knowledge of English
We Offer
Comprehensive social benefits in the form of a company pension and additional insurance
Flexible working hours, and the opportunity to use a hybrid work model
Individual development opportunities
An environmentally conscious company striving to be climate-neutral by 2025
Are you ready to contribute new ideas? Brilliant! We still have a spot open and we hope it belongs to you. We look forward to your application.
Why should you choose AstraZeneca? A career with us is much more than just a job. It is the chance to take responsibility and help shape a livable present and future in our society. At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our employees and develop them beyond what they thought possible. We leverage their skills and passion by actively supporting them to discover what they can achieve, regardless of where they start with us.
What we offer: In addition to a market-oriented base salary, we offer an attractive bonus program, training programs, and global career opportunities within AstraZeneca. The base salary for this position starts at 66,707
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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
