Medical Science Liaison – Asthma

AstraZeneca

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,396 - $240,594 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical science liaison activities, including clinical differentiation and therapeutic landscape knowledge, while effectively engaging with healthcare professionals and stakeholders within health systems. Possesses strong project management and communication skills to support care transformation and enhance the value of AstraZeneca products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Clinical/Science DegreeMedical Science Liaison ExperienceKnowledge of Health SystemsExcellent Project Management AbilityStrong Leadership Capabilities

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Hard Skills

Clinical DifferentiationTherapeutic Landscape ExpertiseDrug Discovery ProcessDrug Development ProcessScientific Content CommunicationCare Transformation InitiationRegulatory Environment KnowledgeClinical Research Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

MDPharmDPhDMSNNPPABSN

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryHealth SystemsIntegrated Delivery NetworksManaged MarketsQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's marketed products, new indications and compounds in development
Develop relationships and engage in scientific exchange with Healthcare Professionals, Quality Assurance Managers, Population Health Experts, and Managed Markets Customers within Health Systems
Provide clinical differentiation, therapeutic landscape expertise, and support care transformation enabling guidelines-directed medical therapy for patients with asthma
Partner with Commercial Account Directors/Managers, Payer Medical, Medical Directors, and Practice Change Champions
Identify pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators aligned with Medical Affairs objectives
Provide impactful information that enhances the value and proper use of AstraZeneca products to internal partners
Respond to customer inquiries with focused and balanced clinical and scientific information
Support the appropriate use of or clinically differentiate AstraZeneca products and services

Requirements

What you’ll need

0-1 years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry
Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA, etc.)
BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered
Knowledge of Health Systems, customer segments and market dynamics
Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
Experience initiating care transformation within Health Systems
Excellent project management ability
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Strong leadership capabilities
Must reside in territory
Ability to travel (50-70%) – percentage varies with geography
Established track record of basic or clinical research
Proven expertise in the drug discovery and drug development process
Previous experience working within Health Systems or Integrated Delivery Networks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for short-term bonuses
Eligibility for equity-based awards for salaried roles
Retirement programs
Paid time off
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage