Medical Science Liaison - Immunology (Atlanta)

AstraZeneca•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to transforming ideas into life-changing medicines. We foster an environment that encourages entrepreneurship, big thinking, and collaboration to achieve the impossible. Our focus is on leveraging scientific potential to address unmet patient needs globally. We concentrate on areas where we can significantly impact the course of medicine and bring groundbreaking ideas to fruition. As an Immunology Medical Science Liaison, you will be instrumental in applying our scientific expertise to positively influence patient lives. The BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) is responsible for developing and implementing impactful therapeutic area and product strategies aimed at meeting the world's unmet patient needs. We are committed to advancing medical treatment and delivering innovative therapies to improve patient quality of life. The BBU integrates commercial, market access, medical, digital, and corporate functions to drive scientific development and commercial excellence in the key areas of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and immunology. You will play a crucial role in evolving how AstraZeneca drives practice change through innovative technological advancements, focusing on high disease burden areas with low guideline-based medical care. Our mission is to collaborate with healthcare practitioners to reduce acute episodes, disease complications, hospital admissions, and premature mortality. Through science, innovation, growth, and leadership, with a strong emphasis on people and sustainability, we genuinely prioritize patients.

Requirements

Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C)
0-2 Years Experience in a Clinical or Commercial setting
Thorough understanding of healthcare system landscape and market dynamics
Established networks and/or clinical experience within TA area 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
Ability to travel 50-70% (percentage varies with geography)

Nice To Haves

MSL experience is preferred
Doctoral level degree in scientific or medical discipline (e.g. MD, PharmD, 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.
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 aligned 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 AstraZeneca’s products to internal stakeholders.
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’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.
Provide training and mentoring within the therapeutic area, offering performance guidelines and coaching.