Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Respiratory & Immunology (Maternity Leave C at AstraZeneca

Ljubljana, , Slovenia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Science Liaison, Respiratory, Immunology, Scientific Exchange, Stakeholder Management, Evidence Generation, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Data Analysis, Communication, Relationship Building, Compliance, Cross-functional Collaboration, Medical Education, Strategic Planning

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and follow the science to tackle unmet medical needs. You’ll join a high-performing Medical Affairs team where curiosity, collaboration, and scientific excellence are valued, and where your work directly supports better outcomes for people living with serious respiratory and immune-mediated diseases. Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia | Field-based: ~80% field / 20% office | Contract: Fixed-term (maternity cover) The role As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Respiratory & Immunology, you will be a credible scientific partner to the medical and scientific community, enabling non-promotional scientific exchange, generating insights, and supporting medical education and evidence-generation activities in line with global/local Medical Affairs plans and local compliance requirements. This is a maternity leave cover role, ideal for an MSL who thrives in the field, enjoys scientific dialogue, and can work autonomously while partnering closely with cross-functional colleagues. Key accountabilities: Build and develop a strong local network of Key External Experts (KEEs): identify, segment, and engage stakeholders based on scientific interest and affiliations; create long-term, value-based partnerships. Lead high-quality scientific exchange in R&I: discuss disease areas, clinical evidence, and evolving standards of care in a balanced, objective, and compliant manner. Support evidence generation (e.g., Real-World Evidence and research activities): help identify opportunities, support site engagement, and contribute to initiatives aligned with stakeholder needs and Medical Affairs plans. Enable medical education: deliver scientific presentations at meetings and congresses; support development of scientific content (e.g., slide decks, advisory boards, and publication-related activities where applicable). Act as an internal scientific resource: provide medical/scientific knowledge, training, and insights to internal stakeholders; gather, analyze, and share external insights to inform strategy. Work cross-functionally with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory/Patient Safety and Clinical Operations to ensure coordinated, patient-focused execution. Operate with full compliance: complete required trainings/certifications and follow all applicable external regulations and AstraZeneca policies for external interactions and scientific engagement. Essential skills & experience: Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent). Experience in pharma / healthcare / research environment; Medical Affairs exposure is an advantage. Strong ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, credible dialogue with HCPs and internal partners. Proven relationship-building skills with external medical/scientific stakeholders in a complex clinical ecosystem. Excellent communication and collaboration skills; confident working independently in a field-based role. Fluent Slovenian and English, written and spoken. Valid driving license and willingness to travel within Slovenia. Desirable skills: Prior MSL experience or strong Medical Affairs background. Therapeutic area exposure in Respiratory and/or Immunology (e.g., severe asthma/COPD/biologics, immune-mediated diseases, diagnostics, patient pathways). (Therapy-area familiarity preferred; deep expertise can be built with the right scientific mindset.) Experience supporting RWE / non-interventional studies, investigator engagement, or externally sponsored research. Why AstraZeneca You’ll be part of a culture that values scientific curiosity, learning, and inclusive teamwork, with the chance to broaden your impact across the business while helping shape the patient journey in Respiratory & Immunology. Ready to make a difference? Apply now! Date Posted 21-Apr.-2026 Closing Date 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 is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The Medical Science Liaison will serve as a scientific partner to the medical community, facilitating non-promotional scientific exchange and generating insights. They will also support evidence generation activities and provide internal scientific expertise to cross-functional teams.