Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases

AstraZeneca

. Develop, lead and deliver field-based medical projects and initiatives addressing needs within the local rare disease landscape .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • CzechiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing field-based medical projects focused on rare diseases, with a strong understanding of clinical practice, patient pathways, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of effectively communicating complex scientific information and building relationships with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

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Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementClinical Practice UnderstandingScientific CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementClinical ResearchPatient Pathway AnalysisDisease RecognitionDiagnostic Gap Identification

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingConfidence in Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Scientific DisciplineRelevant Clinical Qualification

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseHealthcare EnvironmentPatient IdentificationReferral PathwaysExternally Sponsored Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, lead and deliver field-based medical projects and initiatives addressing needs within the local rare disease landscape
Use scientific and healthcare insights to identify opportunities focused on disease recognition, earlier diagnosis, patient identification and improved referral pathways
Own projects from needs identification and planning through implementation, stakeholder engagement and evaluation
Develop deep understanding of rare disease patient journeys, diagnostic gaps, delays, barriers and referral pathways
Build and maintain scientific relationships with Key External Experts, healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary teams and specialists
Engage across medical specialities to understand contributions to disease recognition, diagnosis, referral and patient management
Build understanding of the local healthcare system, diagnostic environment and patient pathways
Support identification of potential investigators and clinical research centres
Provide scientific information relating to clinical research opportunities, Externally Sponsored Research and Real World Evidence programmes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A university degree in a scientific discipline or relevant clinical qualification, combined with appropriate scientific experience
Strong understanding of clinical practice, patient pathways and the healthcare environment
Ability to understand complex diagnostic and referral pathways and identify opportunities to address gaps within the patient journey
Confidence engaging with healthcare professionals across different medical specialities and clinical settings
Confidence discussing complex scientific and clinical information with a variety of audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop credible relationships and effectively manage multiple internal and external stakeholders
Strong project management skills, with the ability to take ownership of initiatives from planning through to delivery and evaluation
Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional environment
Willingness and ability to travel according to the geographical requirements of the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible benefits offering where possible, allowing employees to choose benefits that work for them
Rewards aligned to performance
Personal development opportunities
Inclusive and diverse work environment
Opportunities to grow abilities, skills and knowledge
Travel associated with the role