Senior Medical Science Liaison – Pipeline, Immunology

AstraZeneca

. Deliver enhanced scientific and medical exchange at the portfolio level, including Cell Therapy, T cell engagers, and novel immunomodulatory monoclonal antibodies and small molecules .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $160,396 - $240,594 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced scientific communication and medical expertise, with a strong focus on clinical trial support and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in navigating the regulatory environment and building networks within the healthcare ecosystem.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree In Scientific DisciplineField Medical Experience (MSL/Clinical Trial Liaison)Clinical Trial Research ExperienceKnowledge Of Regulatory EnvironmentExperience In Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Or Neurology

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial SupportPatient IdentificationStudy Site LogisticsGCP/ICH FamiliarityProtocol DesignRecruitment TacticsScientific CommunicationNetwork BuildingStakeholder EngagementFeasibility Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationAdvocacy Connectivity

Industry Keywords

Immunology TrialsCell TherapyT Cell EngagersMonoclonal AntibodiesPharmaceutical IndustryClinical ResearchInvestigational SitesPatient ReferralsStudy DesignsComplex Trial Ecosystems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver enhanced scientific and medical exchange at the portfolio level, including Cell Therapy, T cell engagers, and novel immunomodulatory monoclonal antibodies and small molecules
Build non-promotional relationships with investigators, study staff, and referring healthcare providers at investigational sites and key scientific centers
Support active and planned AstraZeneca-sponsored immunology trials
Identify stakeholders and engagement and collaboration opportunities with R&D and medical affairs
Educate clinical trial sites and referring physicians on AstraZeneca’s immunology portfolio and study designs
Improve understanding of study objectives and patient identification across multiple AstraZeneca studies
Map and engage disease, community, and investigator networks
Identify new sites and referral pathways
Assess patient pools, standards of care, competing trials, and operational capabilities to support feasibility
Synthesize and share insights with R&D to inform protocol design, site strategy, and recruitment tactics
Explore enrollment and screening barriers with Site Management and Monitoring
Support clinical trial recruitment and retention
Collaborate with clinical operations to identify and resolve investigator site issues
Work with global and country R&D teams and medical affairs teams to ensure strategic account engagement and a unified external presence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline, such as MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP, or PA-C
Minimum of 2 years of field medical experience, such as MSL or Clinical Trial Liaison experience, and/or minimum of 2 years of clinical trial research experience within an academic, healthcare system, or industry setting
Demonstrated excellence in scientific communication across different audiences
Proficiency in developing and maintaining medical scientific expertise
Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment
Ability to travel 50–70% of the time
Must live in the territory or in Washington D.C., North Carolina, Richmond, VA, or Baltimore, MD
Experience in rheumatology, gastroenterology, or neurology
Experience with clinical research and study site logistics, including GCP/ICH familiarity
Experience in pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, clinical research, or preclinical research
Demonstrated ability to build advocates and momentum in complex trial ecosystems
Track record of successful network building or shaping the treatment environment
Experience mapping disease/community networks and facilitating patient referrals through advocacy connectivity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Accommodation support for disabilities or special needs