Medical Science Liaison (for pooling)

Medical Science Liaison
Do you have expertise in  Medical Affairs function and a passion to accelerate innovative science? 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

• Acts as a regional expert on a group of drugs or a therapeutic area, supporting the delivery of an effective Field Medical Liaison service, potentially through managing a local team
• Defines and delivers training on specific drugs or treatments for the sales teams or external users and purchasers
• Contributes to establishing and implementing policies, procedures and objectives for own work and potentially for a team of experts
• Maintains and develops relationships with healthcare professionals to ensure the Field Medical Liaison is meeting their information requirements
• Accountable for specialised research or delivery of internal reports to enhance the effectiveness of sales professionals and healthcare practitioners within the local community
• Ensures own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments is kept up to date

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a professional qualification.
• Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry and the area of field medical liaisons
• Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally 
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing

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.

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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.