Medical Science Liaison (m/f/d) CVRM (East and South Austria) (M/W/D)

Medical Science Liaison (m/f/d) – CVRM (East and South Austria)

Location: East and South of Austria (Lower Austria, Vienna, Burgenland, Styria, Carinthia)

Do you want to bring your expertise to a company that translates scientific findings into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca could be just right for you!

AstraZeneca is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, focused on discovering, developing, and marketing prescription medicines. We serve millions of patients in 100+ countries. In Austria, as a distribution company, we set creative standards in market development and strive for scientific leadership.

An internal promotion has created an opening in our field team. In this 80% field-based role, you will act as a scientific expert, driving scientific exchange with external experts, identifying and analyzing medical needs, and generating insights that advance therapeutic approaches. You will also support the cross-functional therapeutic area team to ensure optimal delivery across functions.

The role requires a high level of professionalism and dedication to support our scientific and business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain peer level relationship with key external experts (80% of working time) to support understanding of the Austrian market & clinical dynamics and to engage with the medical / scientific community in a highly credible, balanced, and objective manner, representing AstraZeneca’s dedication to and excellence in science
• Identify local medical practices, trends, or knowledge and evidence gaps
• Work closely with the Medical Affairs Manager to plan and implement clinical activities
• Provide scientific support to investigators and sites participating in AstraZeneca clinical or non-interventional studies (NIS)
• Plan and conduct advisory boards, round tables, and regional medical training events (virtual and face-to-face)
• Prepare and deliver scientific presentations at external events, as well as medical training for new employees and regular ongoing education
• Regularly update your scientific and practical knowledge and participate in conferences and medical training events
• Respond to medical inquiries
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory, Market Access, Diagnostics, Marketing, and other functions

Your Profile:

• Completed degree in Medicine, Natural Sciences, or Pharmacy, ideally with a PhD
• Research experience valued; medical affairs experience a plus but not required
• Experience/research in cardiorenal/metabolic therapeutic area is a plus
• Ability to process scientific data for different target groups
• Excellent presentation skills (virtual as well as face-to-face)
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent coordination skills and a high degree of independence
• Openness, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Very good command of English
• High willingness to travel

We Offer:

• Base salary: € 69,488.80/year (full-time basis; higher pay possible depending on qualifications)
• Bonus payments, company car, and company phone
• Comprehensive social benefits (company pension and additional insurance)
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options
• Individual development opportunities
• Environmentally conscious company with the ambition to be climate neutral by 2025

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Background: Demonstrated experience in CVRM

Why should you choose AstraZeneca?
A career with us is much more than just a job. It is an opportunity to take responsibility for helping to shape a livable present and future in our society. At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our employees and develop them beyond what they thought possible. We harness their skills and passion by actively supporting them in finding out what they can achieve, regardless of where they start with us.

Are you ready to become part of our team? We look forward to your application.

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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.