Medical Science Liaison (Renal) - California South
About The Position
The Renal Medical Science Liaison is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic-area expertise who provides medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca’s renal marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development. The role engages in scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders, Key Decision Makers, and healthcare professionals in alignment with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Team objectives. The MSL develops peer-level relationships with healthcare practitioners, decision makers, and researchers; identifies investigators for pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing studies; and supports clinical development and therapeutic-area initiatives. The role identifies barriers to optimal disease management and opportunities to improve patient outcomes, shares actionable insights with internal stakeholders, responds to customer inquiries with balanced scientific information, and delivers clinical and scientific information about AstraZeneca products. The MSL follows internal processes and regulatory and compliance requirements, maintains expertise in disease management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape, and provides clinical support and data presentations regionally and nationally. The role also leads and manages projects, and may train and mentor others in the therapeutic area.
Requirements
- Advanced clinical or science degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C); BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered.
- 3 years of experience in a clinical or commercial setting; MSL experience is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of the healthcare system landscape.
- Established networks and clinical experience within the therapeutic-area focus.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated expertise discussing scientific content and context with multiple audiences.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- Excellent project management ability.
- Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment.
- Ability to travel 50–70%, varying by geography.
Nice To Haves
- Established experience delivering quality improvement initiatives.
- 2+ years of 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 renal marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development.
- Engage in scientific exchange with Key Opinion Leaders, Key Decision Makers, and healthcare professionals consistent with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Team objectives.
- Develop peer-level relationships with decision makers, healthcare professionals, and researchers in alignment with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategies.
- Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Clinical Development and Therapeutic Brand Team initiatives.
- Identify barriers to optimal disease management and opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide actionable information to internal stakeholders that enhances the value and appropriate use of AstraZeneca products.
- Respond to customer inquiries with focused and balanced clinical and scientific information supporting appropriate product and service use.
- Deliver clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates AstraZeneca 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.
- Train and mentor others in the therapeutic area and offer performance guidelines and mentorship.
Benefits
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
