Immunology Medical Science Liaison

AstraZeneca

. Provide medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca’s lupus marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical and scientific support for lupus products, with a strong understanding of the healthcare system and regulatory environment. Capable of building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and delivering impactful clinical information to improve patient outcomes.

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Advanced Clinical/Science DegreeMedical Science Liaison ExperienceProject Management AbilityLeadership CapabilitiesRegulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific ExchangeData PresentationDisease-State ManagementQuality Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryImmunologyRheumatologyDermatologyHealthcare System Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca’s lupus marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development
Engage in scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders, Key Decision Makers, and Healthcare Professionals
Identify and engage key customers using scientific expertise and business knowledge of marketed products and compounds in development
Develop peer-level relationships with Key Decision Makers, Healthcare Professionals, and researchers
Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators aligned with Clinical Development and Therapeutic Brand Team goals
Uncover barriers to optimal disease management and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes
Provide actionable information to internal stakeholders and respond to customer inquiries with focused, balanced clinical and scientific information
Deliver clinical and scientific information that differentiates AstraZeneca’s products
Adhere to internal standard processes and regulatory and compliance requirements
Maintain expertise in disease-state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape
Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally
Demonstrate project leadership and management across the field medical team and therapeutic area
Train and mentor within the therapeutic area, providing performance guidelines and coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C)
0–2 years of experience in a clinical or commercial setting; MSL experience preferred
Thorough understanding of healthcare system landscape and market dynamics
Established networks and/or clinical experience within the therapeutic-area focus
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context with multiple audiences
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership capabilities
Excellent project management ability
Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment
Ability to travel 50–70% (percentage varies with geography)
Established experience delivering quality improvement initiatives
2+ years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
Established track record of basic or clinical research preferred
Immunology, rheumatology, or dermatology experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive environment with equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees
Disability and special-needs accommodation during the application process