About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite 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. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

AstraZeneca in Canada

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, we've been recognized as one of Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for 7 straight years. Our collaborative work environment champions knowledge-sharing, decision-making, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our employees have the opportunity to work across teams, functions, and even the globe. With a commitment to sustainability, we're working towards making a positive impact where society needs it - health. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected, each impacting the others.

Our position

Medical Science Liaisons engage in balanced, objective scientific exchange with health care professionals in an effort to facilitate scientific discovery and informed treatment decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately review emerging data with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) discussing benefits and risks in a scientific, objective and balanced way

• Work with HCPs as scientific consultants to engage in scientific activities aligned with corporate projects such as advisory boards, speaker programs and clinical trials

• Identify HCPs with the scientific excellence and expertise to collaborate on forward thinking basic and pre-clinical research identified in strategic planning

• Provide company with an understanding of regional HCPs, their practices and related key issues and trends in disease treatment

• Act as regional (field based) subject matter experts in the lifecycle management of products in a variety of therapeutic areas

• As part of the scientific exchange identify opportunities for research with HCP’s and, where appropriate, connect these opportunities to the Medical Advisor as part of the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) process

• Provide value added support to key clinical trial sites by providing relevant scientific expertise on the molecule being investigated either during site initiation or shortly thereafter

• Collaborate with clinical operations groups in helping to ensure successful recruitment of clinical sites

• Responsible for collecting and reporting Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate for this role must have the ability to effectively synthesize and communicate scientific information at a peer level with a physician. They must be able to connect with the HCP using the appropriate level of communication that facilitates the relevant exchange of scientific information.

• The candidate best suited for this role is one with previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD, MD) or one with scientific expertise including PhD or MSc

• Preferably three years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a Medical Science Liaison or other physician-facing role

• Experience in the therapeutic area of Hematologic-Oncology is preferred, however, the incumbent may at times be required to change therapeutic areas to adapt to business needs.

• Expert knowledge of the health care environment with regards to Opinion Leaders, Academia and the Medical Community in general

• Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge

• Effective and demonstrated strong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills

• Good organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner

• Travel required (Local, Regional and National), must possess a fully qualified Canadian driver's license

About AstraZeneca

Here you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines - for the world's most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 7 years:https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-astrazeneca-canada

• Best Workplace Culture Award at the 2018 Canadian HR Awards:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thriving-best-workplace-culture-gena-restivo/

• Browse AstraZeneca's YouTube channel to find out more about us:https://www.youtube.com/user/astrazeneca

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZenecais an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination.AstraZenecais committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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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.