Medical Science Liaison

Medical Science Liaison (Oncology – Breast Cancer)

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and medical support within the assigned therapeutic area, aligned with the relevant cross-functional strategy and medical plan.

• Lead ongoing, non-promotional scientific exchange with key external experts, strengthening existing relationships and identifying and developing new expert partnerships.

• Capture, map, and communicate territory insights (scientific needs, unmet needs, patient pathway and treatment landscape learnings), and manage these insights through approved processes to inform internal stakeholders and strategy.

• Deliver high-quality medical education and scientific presentations

• Maintain and continuously develop therapeutic, clinical, and scientific expertise, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines, publications, congresses, and competitor landscape.

• Ensure full compliance with AstraZeneca policies, global standards, and local SOPs, including pharmacovigilance, medical governance, and documentation requirements.

Education and Experience

Requirement:

• Education:

  • University education and degree in life sciences (Medical doctor / Pharmacist degree is an advantage)

• Professional experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical commercial and/or medical experience in the relevant field

Advantage:

• Specialized qualification

Personal Characteristics / Skills and Competencies

Requirements:

Personal competencies

• Scientific commitment

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Strategic thinking

• Ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently

Language skills

• English at least at conversational level

PC knowledge

• Advanced user-level computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)

Driving practice

• Category B driving license

• Several years of safe driving experience

• Willingness to travel within Hungary

Advantage:

• Knowledge of the geographical area

• Excellent English proficiency

• Negotiation skills

• Valid GCP certification

Internal and External Relationships

Internal relationships

• Medical Manager Oncology (line manager)

• Medical Director

• Therapeutic Area Lead

• MSLs

• BUM, FL, Brand Manager, Dx Manager

• Patient Safety staff

• Regulatory – Quality / regulatory and quality assurance staff

• Market Access colleagues

• KAM colleagues

External relationships

• Physicians and scientific experts

• Other healthcare professionals

Date Posted

19-Mar-2026

Closing Date

01-Apr-2026

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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.