Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Boise, ID
About The Position
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the potential of science to address unmet patient needs globally. As a Cardiovascular Renal (CVR) Medical Science Liaison, you will be instrumental in leveraging our scientific expertise to positively impact patients' lives. The BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) is dedicated to developing and executing therapeutic area and product strategies focused on global unmet medical needs. We aim to transform medicine and enhance patient quality of life through innovative therapies. The BBU integrates commercial, market access, medical, digital, and corporate functions to drive scientific development and commercial excellence in respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and diabetes diseases. As a CVRM Medical Science Liaison, you will play a crucial role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. You will be a key part of AstraZeneca's evolution in practice change through innovative technological advancements, targeting high disease burden and low guideline-based medical care. Our mission is to partner with healthcare practitioners to reduce acute episodes, disease complications, hospital admissions, and premature death. Through science, innovation, growth, and leadership, with an emphasis on people and sustainability, we prioritize patients first.
Requirements
- Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C, etc. – BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered)
- 0-2 years of experience in clinical or commercial setting
- Thorough understanding of healthcare system landscape
- Established networks and clinical experience within Therapeutic Area (TA) focus
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Excellent project management ability
- Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Provide medical and scientific support for Cardiorenal marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.
- Engage in scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) consistent with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Teams' objectives.
- Identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca marketed products and compounds in development.
- Develop peer-level relationships with Key Decision Makers (KDMs), HCPs, and researchers consistent with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategy and objectives.
- Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Clinical Development activities and Therapeutic Brand Teams' initiatives.
- Uncover barriers to optimal disease management and identify areas of greatest opportunity and readiness for improving patient outcomes.
- Provide actionable information that enhances the value and appropriate use of company products to internal stakeholders.
- Respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of the company’s products and services.
- Deliver appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates the company’s products.
- Adhere to internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Sustain 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, providing performance guidelines and coaching.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Eligibility for various incentives
- Opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
