Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease (6 months contract)

Job Description

Do you have expertise in, and passion for redefining Rare Disease care? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear – shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalize and scale it.

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

What you’ll do

As a Medical Science Liaison, you will support the pre- and post-approval products, and advocate for evidence-based product differentiation and changes in medical practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging external stakeholders:
  • Develop scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals, advanced practice providers, primary care physicians, and diverse healthcare decision makers.
  • Develop and collaborate with key institutions in establishing multi-disciplinary care clinics specific for the disease diagnosis and management
  • Lead and support the delivery of disease education programs and communication on product information and medical practices including guideline implementation.
  • Capture scientific insights from clinical practice leaders (Key Opinion Leaders) to shape brand strategies and objectives.
  • Support the promotional speaker program through training and continuous medical education programs.
  • Develop standard responses to medical information requests.
• Maintaining MSL Expertise:
  • Serve as an expert on products within assigned therapeutic area.
  • remain current on scientific knowledge on the productive and external competitor landscape.

Essential for the role:

• Your educational background is in science, preferably a degree, master’s or PhD in a top university or a qualified doctor.
• You have clinical experience and a keen interest in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
• You desire to continuously develop your scientific expertise and the multiple aspects within medical affairs and regulatory.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.