Who we are and what we stand for

Science is uncovering the commonalities between cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases (CVRM) which is at the core of our approach towards holistic care for CVRM patients. We aim to continue developing our potential solutions to these life-altering diseases that will not only bring kidney diseases to the medical forefront, but also offer patients new methods to improve their health journey beyond one specific disease. For more information about our recent CVRM developments, access https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-therapy-areas/cardiovascular-renal-and-metabolism.html

We are looking for great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients. When we deliver a life-changing medicine, that success comes from the combined efforts of all our people. We’re committed to a culture of continuous learning and people development so everyone at AstraZeneca can grow and thrive.

The role

Purpose

The Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) engages medical / scientific experts in in-depth medical / scientific product or disease area discussions, and delivers presentations in a non-promotional scientific context as determined by global / local Medical Affairs plans (and in line with the CVRM area and brand strategy) The MSL acts as an educational resource to internal stakeholders, providing medical / scientific knowledge, training, and support to internal stakeholders on AZ's marketed products and compounds in development

Key responsibilities

Develop a strong local Key External Expert (KEE) network

• Jointly develop the market/local KEE engagement plan with the Therapeutic Area Medical Lead and other MSLs, identify and segment KEEs according to their scientific interest and related affiliations and build the KEE network pre- and post-launch
• Engage with KEEs using deep scientific expertise and knowledge of AZ's marketed products/portfolio and compounds in development

Engage in scientific exchange

• Engage with the medical / scientific community in a highly credible, balanced/objective way, representing AZ's dedication to and excellence in science
• Prepare and give relevant high level medical science presentations at congresses, symposia and scientific meetings
• Provide support for content development, agreeing agenda and delivery of effective clinical presentations e.g., advisory boards
• Respond to unsolicited stakeholder inquiries and provide focused, balanced and objective clinical / scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s currently available products, including questions regarding off-label uses, and products under development, when appropriate to do so

    Build capability of other internal and external stakeholders

• Help to build stakeholders' understanding about potential solutions to their needs, e.g., extended access programmes, approaches to diagnostic testing, etc.
• Act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders
• Support the sales force and other departments with medical science information (e.g., disease and treatment) and training
• Effectively gather, analyse, synthesize and forward relevant new knowledge and meaningful insights about the external scientific / medical / regulatory environment to internal colleagues

The profile

• Minimum three years of medical experience in either pharma industry or clinical/academic/research practice, ideally covering CVRM related areas
• Medical or pharmacy educational background strongly preferred
• Located in Iasi or North-East neighboring districts
• Advanced English
• Possesses or demonstrates the potential to rapidly build comprehensive and specialised scientific, clinical and therapeutic knowledge in CVRM areas, including disease state management and emerging therapies, and the drive to continually build individual knowledge over time
• Understands the diagnostics / companion diagnostics environment and potential issues clinicians may face in providing effective testing / treatment
• Ability to credibly engage stakeholders around the patient journey, drawing on the deep scientific and clinical knowledge, and actively leveraging patient databases and pathway analyses
• Capable to think through and discuss available treatments in a non-promotional way with a focus on the patient experience
• Understands treatment reality, connected payer perspective, health economics fundamentals and can apply systematic methods for using comparative clinical efficacy evidence and comparative clinical effectiveness evidence.
• Ability to credibly and impactfully discuss scientific content with multiple types of audiences, including at congresses, symposia, or one-to-one scientific meetings, tailoring depth and style of communication to the specific interests of the audience
• Communication skills to speak at any level with internal and external customers on the science, disease area and data
• Confidence to meet challenges and make the right decisions; acts independently, is willing to take on challenges, able to say no to stakeholders when necessary
• Able to understand, interpret and communicate data in a compelling meaningful manner
• Solution oriented and partnership approach.

Let's meet

Should you be attracted by this career opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application and to engage in a productive conversation.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.