Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - CVRM - Georgia

AstraZeneca•Atlanta, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the idea of turning scientific potential 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 power of science to address unmet patient needs globally. We concentrate our efforts on areas where we believe we can significantly alter the course of medicine and bring groundbreaking ideas to fruition. As a Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic (CVRM) Medical Science Liaison, you will be instrumental in leveraging our scientific expertise to positively impact patients' lives. The BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) is dedicated to developing and executing impactful therapeutic area and product strategies, with a strong commitment to addressing the unmet needs of patients worldwide. We are devoted to advancing medical progress 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 CVRM Medical Science Liaison role, you will play a crucial part in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. You will be a vital component in the evolution of how AstraZeneca influences practice change through innovative technological advancements, focusing on high disease burden areas with 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 strong emphasis on people and sustainability, we genuinely prioritize patients first!

Requirements

Advanced Clinical/Science Degree (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C, etc. – BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered)
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

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 CVRM 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 organization’s 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 consistent with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategy and objectives.
Identify pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with the goals of Clinical Development activities and Therapeutic Brand Teams initiatives.
Identify barriers to effective disease management and highlight key opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
Provide practical information that increases the value and accurate use of AstraZeneca’s products to internal colleagues.
Address customer questions with detailed, well-rounded clinical and scientific information supporting the appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products and services.
Communicate clinical and scientific details that clearly distinguish 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 in and across the field medical team and therapeutic area.
Train and mentor within therapeutic area, providing performance guidelines and coaching.