Medical Science Liaison (Renal) - Ohio

AstraZeneca • Cleveland, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into life-changing medicines. We foster an environment that encourages entrepreneurship, big thinking, and collaboration to achieve the impossible. Our focus is on harnessing the potential of science to address unmet patient needs globally. We concentrate our efforts on areas where we can significantly impact the course of medicine and bring groundbreaking ideas to fruition. As a Renal Medical Science Liaison, you will be instrumental in leveraging our scientific capabilities to positively influence patient lives. The BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) is responsible for creating and implementing effective therapeutic area and product strategies aimed at addressing global unmet patient needs. We are committed to advancing medical treatment and introducing 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 key areas such as respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and diabetes diseases. In this role, you will play a crucial part in evolving how AstraZeneca impacts 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 decrease 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 first.

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C, etc. – BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered)
• 3 years experience in a Clinical or Commercial setting
• Thorough understanding of healthcare system landscape
• Established networks and 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
• 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 AstraZeneca's renal 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) in alignment with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Team 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 Team 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.
• Follow internal standard processes and meet 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.
• Lead and manage projects within the field medical team and therapeutic area.
• Offer training and mentorship in the therapeutic area, including performance guidelines and mentorship to others.

What This Job Offers

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