Job Description

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a difference in the field of Amyloidosis and Heart Failure? AstraZeneca is seeking a dynamic Medical Science Liaison to join our team and drive scientific exchange and evidence generation. As a regional expert, you'll engage with healthcare professionals, support clinical trials, identify research opportunities, and translate insights into impactful medical strategies. This field-based role within Medical Affairs operates in a strictly non-promotional capacity, offering you the chance to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in patient care.
Accountabilities:

• Review emerging data with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), discussing benefits and risks in a scientific, objective, and unbiased manner.
• Interact with HCPs as scientific consultants to engage in activities aligned with corporate projects such as advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical trials.
• Identify HCPs with the expertise to collaborate on innovative basic and pre-clinical research identified in our target planning.
• Stay informed and provide AstraZeneca with insights into regional HCPs, their practices, and key issues and trends in disease treatment.
• Act as a regional subject matter expert in the lifecycle management of products across various therapeutic areas.
• Uncover research opportunities with HCPs and connect these opportunities to the Medical Advisor as part of the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) process.
• Support key clinical trial sites by providing expert scientific expertise on the molecule being investigated during site initiation or shortly thereafter.
• Collaborate with clinical operations groups to ensure successful recruitment of clinical sites.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Ability to effectively synthesize and communicate scientific information at a peer level with healthcare professionals.
• Previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD, MD) or one with scientific expertise including PhD or MSc, or 5+ years of MSL experience.
• 5+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing role with a deep understanding of the healthcare environment regarding Opinion Leaders, Academia, and the Medical Community.
• At least 2 years of experience working in Cardiovascular and/or Neurology with established HCP relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in the rare disease sector, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within key account structures and processes.
• Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.
• Well-organized and a self-starter with strong communication and business skills.
• Ability to positively impact and influence others, quickly establishing credibility while building strong business relationships.
• Willingness to travel frequently within your territory and possession of a valid driver's license (a valid driver abstract requested at time of acceptance).

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AstraZeneca is 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 emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
Date Posted 19-Nov-2025
Closing Date 25-Nov-2025
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.

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