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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles15 certified filings for “Associate Director Oncology Outcomes Research” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MD: $126k–$185k, median $140k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 15 certified filings for “Associate Director Oncology Outcomes Research” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MD: $126k–$185k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level II (47%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Medical Science Liaison - Haematology
Location: Field Based Role, North West, Midlands and East of England
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Introduction to role
Join us as a UK Medical Science Liaison within the Haematology franchise, providing medical leadership across the NHS haemato-oncology landscape to help improve care and outcomes for patients with haematological malignancies.
Accountabilities
You will conduct territory ecosystem leadership through insight-led planning, trusted stakeholder partnerships and scientific engagement tailored to local needs. You will identify opportunities for service improvement, support research and evidence generation, and collaborate across functions to translate field insights into action. Using digital channels and meaningful measures, you will demonstrate medical impact while maintaining independence and complying with the ABPI Code, company policies and UK regulations.
Essential Skills/Experience:
• Degree in life sciences or an equivalent clinical qualification, such as nursing or pharmacy
• Previous clinical or scientific experience across a range of haematological malignancies
• Experience in a customer-facing role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience using insights, data and digital tools to plan and deliver effective field-based stakeholder engagement
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging and accessible content tailored to a range of internal and external stakeholders
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and adopt new ways of working
• Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine and its application in clinical practice
• Sound knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice and its application in field medical activities
Desirable Skills/Experience:
• Previous experience in an MSL or field Medical Affairs role, ideally within oncology, haematology or the NHS cancer setting
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific, clinical or business discipline
• Experience evaluating clinical pathways and operational workflows to identify and co-create practical service improvements that enhance access, efficiency or patient outcomes
• Experience supporting clinical research or evidence-generation activities aligned with therapy-area priorities
• Clinical or scientific experience across a range of haematological malignancies, including lymphoma, with exposure to cell therapy
• Experience in strategic account or territory ecosystem planning
• Familiarity with responsible use of AI tools to support insights, scientific communication and efficient working
Why AstraZeneca?
As Leaders within Oncology, our ability to effectively and creatively market our products and lead our business has a meaningful impact. It powers our business to lead the way for the industry and to impact more lives, making a difference to those living with cancer. Working across our broad and innovative pipeline, we fuse our business mindset and scientific knowledge to bring transformative medicines and novel treatments to those who need it the most.
At AstraZeneca UK, we are committed to delivering against three missions:
• Accelerating the position of the UK as a global centre of excellence in life sciences
• Redefining healthcare through fast and equitable access to the most effective medicines, high quality care
• Delivering sustainable leadership that prioritises healthy people, society and planet
Date Posted
22-Oct-2026
Closing Date
04-Nov-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applic
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