Medical Science Liaison (Asthma) - Michigan

AstraZeneca•Detroit, MI

2d•Remote

About The Position

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 specialists and providers who treat respiratory diseases, as well as 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 is responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's marketed products, focused on Tezspire, new indications and compounds in development. This is done by: Developing relationships and engaging in scientific exchange with medical and scientific partners, including Healthcare Professionals, Quality Assurance Managers, Population Health Experts, and Managed Markets Customers within Health Systems. Each scientific engagement is focused on providing clinical differentiation, therapeutic landscape expertise, and supporting care transformation that enables guidelines-directed medical therapy with the ultimate goal of improving medical care for patient with Asthma. Partnering with key internal stakeholders including Commercial Account Directors/Managers, Payer Medical, Medical Directors, and Practice Change Champions. Identifying pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives; and provide impactful information that enhances the value and proper use of AZ products to internal partners. Responding to customer inquiries to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of or clinically differentiates AstraZeneca's products and services This position is based in Michigan, applicants from Michigan area (focused in Detroit) are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

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 care transformation 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Developing relationships and engaging in scientific exchange with medical and scientific partners, including Healthcare Professionals, Quality Assurance Managers, Population Health Experts, and Managed Markets Customers within Health Systems.
Providing clinical differentiation, therapeutic landscape expertise, and supporting care transformation that enables guidelines-directed medical therapy with the ultimate goal of improving medical care for patient with Asthma.
Partnering with key internal stakeholders including Commercial Account Directors/Managers, Payer Medical, Medical Directors, and Practice Change Champions.
Identifying pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.
Provide impactful information that enhances the value and proper use of AZ products to internal partners.
Responding to customer inquiries to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of or clinically differentiates AstraZeneca's products and services.

Benefits

AstraZeneca is dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
Empowerment to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
Embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Opportunity to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society.
An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities.
Commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.
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.
A promise to help you realize the full breadth of your potential.
Work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others.
Shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.