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Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases
AstraZeneca. Develop, lead and deliver field-based medical projects and initiatives addressing needs within the local rare disease landscape .
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, diagnostic practices, and stakeholder engagement within the healthcare environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementClinical Practice UnderstandingStakeholder EngagementScientific CommunicationPatient Pathway Analysis
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Hard Skills
Scientific Discipline DegreeClinical QualificationProject OwnershipNeeds IdentificationEvaluation TechniquesDiagnostic Gap AnalysisReferral Pathway DevelopmentReal World Evidence ProgrammesClinical Research KnowledgeHealthcare Environment Insight
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConfidence in EngagementRelationship BuildingCross-Functional Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Rare DiseaseHealthcare ProfessionalsKey External ExpertsPatient IdentificationDiagnostic EnvironmentClinical Research CentresMultidisciplinary TeamsPatient ManagementScientific RelationshipsHealthcare System Understanding
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, including disease recognition, diagnosis, patient identification and referral pathways
- Identify diagnostic gaps, delays and barriers preventing appropriate diagnosis or specialist care
- 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 in Hungary
- Understand local referral structures, diagnostic practices and relevant healthcare professionals and institutions
- 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, empowering employees to choose benefits that work for them
- Reward approach aligned to performance
- Opportunities for personal development
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Opportunities to grow abilities, skills and knowledge
- Commercial growth, scientific advancement and collaboration opportunities