Medical Science Liaison (Renal) - Texas
About The Position
At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to transforming ideas into life-changing medicines. Our work is driven by a commitment to scientific innovation and a desire to address unmet patient needs globally. The BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) focuses on therapeutic areas such as respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and diabetes. As a Renal Medical Science Liaison, you will be instrumental in leveraging our scientific expertise to positively impact patient lives. This role is crucial in advancing how AstraZeneca influences medical practice through innovative technological solutions, targeting areas with high disease burden and low guideline-based care. Our mission is to collaborate with healthcare practitioners to reduce acute episodes, disease complications, hospital admissions, and premature mortality, always prioritizing patients through science, innovation, growth, leadership, and sustainability.
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 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'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 goals 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 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, offering performance guidelines and mentorship to others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
