At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Our position – MSL Manager, Oncology Medical Affairs, Hematology

Are you ready to lead and inspire a team dedicated to transforming the landscape of hematological malignancies. As the MSL Manager, youll collaborate with leadership to craft strategic plans that align with corporate and medical objectives. Youll drive the daily activities of a dynamic MSL team, focusing on personal and team development, while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.This is a field-based role located in Ontario.

Your responsibilities include:

• Support the Medical and Brand Strategic Plans by leading, coaching and developing a field-based MSL team.


• Align the MSL regional plan with Canadian Medical plan and drive the implementation of the medical strategy at a regional level.


• Ensure MSL contact lists are aligned with medical head office guidance and interactions by MSLs against their contact lists are achieved






• Support HCP insight collection and communicate findings to Oncology Medical Affairs Leadership and cross-functional teams.


• Drive team performance and report key metrics and activities to Oncology Medical Affairs Leadership.


• Ensure alignment of MSL activities with other cross-functional roles.


• Demonstrate ongoing scientific and business expertise relevant to the AZ hematology portfolio.


• Represent field medical on internal project teams ensuring the field voice is heard.


• Run training, professional development, and performance management for team members.


• Support the development of MSL capabilities in scientific exchange and strategic relationships.


• Collaborate closely with other MSL managers to create consistency and drive team performance.


• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and AZ policies.


• Lead and supervise team financial resources.


• Dedicate up to 40% of time to field coverage in Ontario or head office activities, as required based on business needs and size of MSL team.

Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred).


• At least 5 years of MSL experience in the pharmaceutical industry.


• Previous experience leading, coaching and mentoring a team and with a strong talent development and performance management mindset.


• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.


• Strong strategic thinking with experience in product launch preparation and execution.


• Ability to build effective cross-functional collaboration across different functions (e.g. Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical Operations etc.).


• Previous experience working in Oncology is preferred, experience in hematology and/or cell therapy is an asset.


• Travel required (Local,
  
  
  
  Regional, and National).

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AstraZenecais an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by [email protected].

Annual base salary for this position ranges from 146,248.00 to 191,950.50.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidates skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Advantages offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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