Immunology Associate Medical Science Liaison (KS, OK, MO)
About The Position
The Immunology Associate Medical Science Liaison is a field-based professional who provides scientific and medical support for AstraZeneca’s marketed lupus products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development. The role contributes to the BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit’s efforts to address unmet patient needs and advance practice through scientific exchange and collaboration with healthcare practitioners. The position engages Key Opinion Leaders, Key Decision Makers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and study investigators in line with Medical Affairs, Scientific and Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Therapeutic Brand Team objectives. It identifies barriers to optimal disease management and opportunities to improve patient outcomes, and provides actionable information to internal stakeholders while responding to customer inquiries with balanced clinical and scientific information supporting appropriate product use. The MSL sustains expertise in disease management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape; provides clinical support and data presentations regionally and nationally; and contributes project leadership, training, mentoring, performance guidance, and coaching within the therapeutic area and field medical team. The role requires travel of 50–70%, with the percentage varying by geography.
Requirements
- Advanced clinical or science degree required, such as MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, or PA-C.
- 0–2 years of experience in a clinical or commercial setting; MSL experience is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of the healthcare system landscape and market dynamics.
- Established networks and/or clinical experience within the therapeutic area focus.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated expertise discussing scientific content and context with multiple audiences.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- Excellent project management ability.
- Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment.
- Ability to travel 50–70%; percentage varies by geography.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral-level degree in a scientific or medical discipline, such as MD, PharmD, or PhD.
- Established experience delivering quality improvement initiatives.
- 2+ years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Established track record of basic or clinical research.
- Immunology, rheumatology, or dermatology experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca’s lupus marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.
- Conduct scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders, Key Decision Makers, and healthcare professionals in alignment with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Team objectives.
- Identify and engage key customers, and develop peer-level relationships with Key Decision Makers, healthcare professionals, and researchers.
- Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Clinical Development goals and Therapeutic Brand Team initiatives.
- Uncover barriers to optimal disease management and identify opportunities and readiness for improving patient outcomes.
- Provide actionable information to internal stakeholders that enhances the value and appropriate use of AstraZeneca products.
- Respond to customer inquiries with focused and balanced clinical and scientific information supporting appropriate product and service use.
- Deliver clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates AstraZeneca products.
- Adhere to internal standard processes and regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Maintain expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.
- Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally.
- Demonstrate project leadership and management within and across the field medical team and therapeutic area.
- Train and mentor within the therapeutic area, including providing performance guidelines and coaching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
