At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. AstraZeneca holds a unique position in respiratory disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with a range of differentiated potential medicines in development by leveraging novel combinations, biologics and devices.
If you are patient focused, passionate about developing collaborative relationships with Health System Experts/Key Opinion Leaders and would like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
This role is for a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise. The Respiratory Medical Science Liaison Respiratory is responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca’s marketed products, new indication and compounds in development.

ESSENTIAL FOR THE ROLE:

• 0-1 years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry
• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA, etc.). BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of Health Systems, customer segments and market dynamics
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
• Experience initiating Practice Change within Health Systems
• Excellent project management ability
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Must reside in territory
• Ability to travel (50-70%) – percentage varies with geography

DESIRABLE FOR THE ROLE:

2+ years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry
Established track record of basic or clinical research
Proven expertise in the drug discovery and drug development process
Previous experience working within Health Systems or Integrated Delivery Networks