Medical Science Liaison (Renal) - North Carolina

AstraZeneca•Durham, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we transform ideas into life-changing medicines. Our work is driven by the potential of science to address unmet patient needs globally. We focus on areas where we can significantly impact medicine and bring innovative 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) develops and implements strategic therapeutic area and product plans focused on global unmet patient needs. We are dedicated to advancing medicine 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 respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and diabetes diseases. In this role, you will be a key contributor to evolving how AstraZeneca impacts practice change through technological advancements, targeting high disease burden and low guideline-based medical care. Our objective 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 focus 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)
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, and compounds in development.
Engage in scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) aligned with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Team objectives.
Identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca's products and compounds in development.
Develop peer-level relationships with KDMs, HCPs, and researchers consistent with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategy.
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 opportunities for improving patient outcomes.
Provide actionable information to internal stakeholders that enhances the value and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products.
Respond to customer inquiries with focused and balanced clinical and scientific information.
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.
Provide training and mentorship in the therapeutic area.
Offer performance guidelines and mentorship to others.