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 • SlovakiaMid-LevelSenior💰 €44,857 - €67,285 per yearWebsite

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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 patient pathways and the healthcare environment. Capable of building scientific relationships and effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.

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Project ManagementClinical Practice UnderstandingStakeholder EngagementScientific CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Scientific DegreeClinical QualificationPatient Pathway AnalysisDiagnostic Gap IdentificationProject OwnershipEvaluation TechniquesReal World EvidenceExternally Sponsored Research

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingConfidence in Engagement

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseHealthcare EnvironmentMedical SpecialtiesStakeholder ManagementPatient IdentificationReferral PathwaysClinical 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 understanding of rare disease patient journeys, diagnostic gaps, delays and barriers
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
Understand the local healthcare system, diagnostic environment, referral structures and patient pathways
Support identification of potential investigators and clinical research centres
Provide scientific information relating to 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, empowering employees to choose benefits that work for them
Rewards aligned to performance
Support for commercial growth, scientific advancement, collaboration and personal development
Holistic recognition of contributions and unique insights
Sustainable and affordable reward practices