Senior Medical Science Liaison

As a Senior Medical Science Liaison at AstraZeneca, you will serve as a scientific bridge between the company and healthcare professionals, delivering high-quality, compliant medical engagement, generating clinical insights, and supporting therapy‑area education and evidence dissemination in alignment with brand and medical plans. This senior role requires substantial, proven experience within the pharmaceutical industry and demonstrated excellence in field medical activities. The target start date for the role is January 2026. Typical accountabilities Field scientific engagement : Build and maintain peer‑to‑peer relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and external experts to exchange scientific information, respond to medical inquiries, and gather actionable insights; mentor junior MSLs on best practices. Therapy area knowledge : Act as the regional scientific expert for assigned medicines and disease areas; stay current on clinical practice, guidelines, and emerging data to support evidence‑based discussions and shape local medical strategy. Medical education : Plan and deliver scientific presentations, journal clubs, and training for internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, balance, and compliance; elevate educational quality through advanced facilitation and content refinement. Insights and evidence support : Capture and communicate field insights to inform medical strategy; support non‑interventional studies, real‑world evidence initiatives, and investigator‑initiated study processes as appropriate; contribute to study concept refinement and site engagement. Cross‑functional collaboration : Partner with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, and Market Access to ensure scientific integrity of materials and alignment of field medical activities with brand objectives; contribute to medical review processes without signatory accountability; act as a senior point of contact for complex queries. Compliance and governance : Adhere to applicable codes, policies, and SOPs; proactively identify opportunities to improve medical processes and documentation quality; champion compliant, non‑promotional scientific exchange. Reporting and analytics : Produce timely internal reports on engagements, insights, and trends to enhance field effectiveness and support local medical plans; leverage analytics to prioritize activities and demonstrate impact. Education, qualifications, skills, and experience Minimum qualification : Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field; an advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) is desirable. Therapeutic/scientific expertise : Strong understanding of assigned therapy area(s) and the ability to interpret and communicate clinical data at depth. Pharmaceutical experience (required) : Substantial experience in the pharmaceutical industry within Medical Affairs or field medical roles; proven track record as an MSL or equivalent, with senior‑level responsibilities. Stakeholder engagement : Ability to interact effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including HCPs, external experts, and cross‑functional partners; skilled at navigating complex scientific and strategic discussions. Regulatory understanding : Working knowledge of legislation and codes relevant to pharmaceutical scientific exchange and non‑promotional engagement; consistent adherence to governance requirements. Desirable : Experience delivering advanced scientific training, supporting evidence generation projects (e.g., RWE, IIS), working within SOP‑driven environments, and mentoring or coaching peers. #J-18808-Ljbffr