## About the role

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.

This role expects a professional who can establish themselves as a trusted scientific advisor and peer to both internal collaborators and external HCPs, function as an expert in response to scientific questions, and synthesize HCP insights from multiple HCP segments within a region. You will serve as a point of reference for integrating science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources, and you will summarize research findings into compelling narratives for various HCP segments.

You will build collaboration across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development, drive guideline sharing within and outside the organization, and help apply guidelines to work processes within Field Medical Affairs. The role also serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects and involves coaching other team members to develop strong working relationships across settings such as academia, hospitals, managed markets, and private practices.

### How the work is done

Expect to support team members' creative and innovative ideas while recognizing contributions to team and project success. You will provide input on MSL training content, assist with MSL onboarding, and serve as a 'buddy' to new MSL hires. In addition, you may lead MSLs in responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support.

This position requires travel: Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic).

Territory: THIS TERRITORY INCLUDES WASHINGTON DC, BALTIMORE, PARTS OF VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.

### Who we're looking for

An advanced scientific degree is required. Specifically: Pharm D, MD/DO, Ph. D, PA or NP in a relevant health science or clinical discipline. Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline. MSL experience preferred. Oncology experience is preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in a targeted field/territory and the ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers. You should be able to work independently and in groups, navigate a matrixial environment, and demonstrate leadership, initiative, problem-solving, and excellent project management ability.

### Compensation 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 include 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.

### Dates and inclusion

Date Posted 23-Jun-2026

Closing Date 06-Jul-2026

Astra. Zeneca 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. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics, and follow applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, work authorization, and employment eligibility verification requirements.

### A final note

At Astra. Zeneca we seize opportunities for change and aim to deliver life-changing medicines. If you are ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table and want to join a journey of building a new kind of organisation, apply today. We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.