Medical Science Liaison - Immunology - Greater Los Angeles

AstraZeneca • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $160,396 - $240,594 • Remote

About The Position

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. As an Immunology Medical Science Liaison, you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives! AstraZeneca has a broad pipeline of next-generation medicines in Respiratory & Immunology; the pipeline includes promising assets being evaluated in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), lupus nephritis, systemic sclerosis, and additional eosinophilic inflammatory disease (EID). The Immunology Medical Science Liaison is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca’s lupus program and other immunology compounds in development.

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g., MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA)
• At least 2 years of experience in a Medical Science Liaison role
• Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content with varying audiences
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, with ability to work both independently and as a team
• Ability to travel (50-70%)
• Must reside in territory

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral level degree in a scientific or medical discipline (e.g., MD, PharmD, DO, PhD)
• Extensive Medical Science Liaison experience is highly desirable in candidates without a doctorate level degree
• Immunology, rheumatology, or biologic experience

Responsibilities

• Engage in scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including healthcare professionals and researchers.
• Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators.
• Provide actionable information that improves the value and appropriate use of AZ products to internal collaborators.
• Respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of AstraZeneca's products and services.
• Deliver appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates AstraZeneca products.
• Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level