## About the role and the work you’ll do

The MSL/Sr. MSL serves as the local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest, thoracic cancer, and builds a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. The MSL/Senior MSL is an established field‑based professional with extensive scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for Astra. Zeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.

You will establish yourself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer, and expert to both internal collaborators and external HCPs and will function as an expert in response to scientific questions. You will synthesize HCP insights from multiple HCP segments within a region and communicate those insights with internal collaborators, serving as a point of reference for the integration of science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources.

You will synthesize and integrate research and summarize findings in a compelling narrative for various HCP segments, and build strong collaboration with key collaborators across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development. You will drive guideline sharing within and outside the organization and help apply them to work processes within Field Medical Affairs. In some situations you will serve as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects.

Coaching others is part of the role: you will support other team members to develop strong working relationships in different external business settings (e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices), support creative and innovative ideas while recognizing contributions to team/project success, provide input on MSL training content, assist with MSL onboarding, and serve as a ‘buddy’ to new MSL hires. Lead MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.

### What we expect from you

- Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, Ph. D, PA or NP) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline.

- MSL experience preferred. Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.

- Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory and the demonstrated ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers, with the ability to work independently and in groups and to navigate within a matrixial environment.

- Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and problem-solving skills, and excellent project management ability.

- Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic).

THIS TERRITORY INCLUDES WASHINGTON DC, BALTIMORE, PATRS OF VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.

### Pay, incentives and benefits

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $174,455-$261,682. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted 23-Jun-2026 Closing Date 06-Jul-2026

### Who we are

At Astra. Zeneca we are a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for serious diseases. We aim to be a Great Place to Work where colleagues are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

This description reflects the job-related content of the original posting and preserves the educational requirements, compensation range, travel expectations, preferred experience, and territorial coverage as stated by the employer.