Medical Science Liaison(Respiratory) - Pacific Northwest
About The Position
AstraZeneca is hiring a Respiratory Medical Science Liaison on its COPD team, within the BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit. This field-based role covers Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Utah, and Nevada. The MSL will use scientific expertise and territory relationships to support healthcare professionals, improve patient care, and help transform clinical practice through science and technology. The role involves engaging pulmonary and other healthcare professionals, exchanging scientific information, gathering and sharing evidence-based insights, supporting education, and providing balanced, compliant scientific responses. The position also offers structured onboarding, continuing learning, exposure to clinical development and therapeutic brand strategies, and opportunities to lead projects and develop leadership skills. AstraZeneca describes its working model as averaging at least three days per week in the office while allowing individual flexibility. The role requires travel of 50–70%, varying by geography, including weekends and overnight stays. The annual base pay range is $160,396–$240,594, with eligibility for various incentives. Benefits include retirement programs, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with applicable plans.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a clinical or scientific field (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, or PA).
- 1–2 years of clinical or pharmaceutical experience with exposure to respiratory disease areas, including KOL engagement, scientific exchange, and territory-based field activities.
- Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, payer structures, and treatment pathways.
- Clinical experience in the relevant therapeutic area and ability to build professional relationships.
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex scientific information clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to medical affairs.
- Ability to travel 50–70%, varying by geography, including weekends and overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- Previous MSL experience.
- Ability to build and leverage relationships to influence outcomes that improve patient care.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with pulmonologists, hospitalists, primary care providers, and key opinion leaders in pulmonary disease management.
- Collect, analyze, and share evidence-based insights, using territory relationships to accelerate knowledge transfer and influence clinical practice.
- Apply pulmonary disease experience or meaningful exposure in field activities and translate complex scientific data into clear, clinician-ready insights.
- Support clinician education, deliver presentations, and provide clinical guidance at regional and national meetings.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and provide actionable insights to internal teams.
- Respond to inquiries with clear, balanced scientific information while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Stay current on disease-state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.
- Lead projects and work with cross-functional teams, as appropriate.
Benefits
- Retirement programs
- Paid time off
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Eligibility for short-term bonuses and equity-based awards for salaried roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
