Medical Science Liaison, COPD/Asthma

AstraZeneca is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, with a broad range of medicines designed to fight disease in important areas of healthcare: cardiovascular, diabetes, respiratory and cancer.

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to achieve our goals no matter where you start with us.

As a Medical Science Liaison you will support the post-approval products and advocate for evidence-based product differentiation and changes in medical practice.

Job Accountabilities:

• Therapeutic & Product Expertise:Act as the in-house thought leader for assigned drugs or therapeutic indications, translating complex clinical data into actionable insights. Develop and maintain deep familiarity with treatment guidelines, pipeline therapies, and competitive landscape.

• KOL & Stakeholder Engagement: Identify, segment and cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic experts, and specialty societies to co-create scientific exchange, advisory boards, and investigator-initiated studies and build advocacy among target KOLs. Partner with cross-functional teams (Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial) to align on stakeholder engagement plans that address both scientific and strategic imperatives.

• Insights Generation & Medical Intelligence: Systematically collect and analyze field insights—clinical practice trends, unmet needs, regulatory developments—and deliver tailored reports and recommendations to inform evidence-generation strategies. Contribute to the design and execution of local observational studies, post-marketing surveillance, or real-world evidence projects.

• Scientific Education & Training: Define, develop and deliver comprehensive medical training programs on products, disease biology, and emerging science for internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing) and external healthcare professionals. Design educational materials (slide decks, e-modules, white papers) that adhere to medical and legal standards.

• Medical Strategy & Policy Implementation:Contribute to the establishment and continuous improvement of Medical Affairs policies, SOPs, and standard field-engagement procedures. Translate global medical strategy into localized tactics, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership: Serve as a mentor and subject-matter resource for junior MSLs and colleagues, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and professional development.

• Represent Medical Affairs on project teams— launch preparation, evidence generation, market access—to ensure scientific integrity and patient-centric approaches.

• Professional Development & Compliance:Maintain continuous professional growth by attending scientific conferences, reviewing peer-reviewed literature, and participating in external training. Ensure all field interactions and data handling comply with industry codes, company policies, and local regulations

Essential Requirements

• At least 1 year ofexperience as SMS or 2 years ofexperience as MS

• 2 years consistent performance for 2023 & 2024 (at least 90% FY or higher than BU/TA national in terms of sales performance or growth)

• Current YTD Performance is at least 90% or positive growth higher than thenational BU

• Rating of at least 3 in the DBM/MR Capability Assessment

• Not under the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) at the time of application

• No COC violation or suspension in the last 12 months

• Strong scientific/health sciences background (Pharm, Nursing /MedTech)

Required Documents

• Letter of Intent

• Line Manager and BUH endorsement letter

• CV

Deadline to submit for Internal Applications: Friday, August 15, 2025.

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.