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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Immunology & Infectious Diseases

Biology & BiotechUpdated on Nov 9
Full-timeSeoul, South KoreaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or a related scientific/medical field.
  • At least 2–3 years of MSL or comparable field-based Medical Affairs experience, ideally in respiratory or immunology therapeutic areas.
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry practices and Medical Affairs functions.
  • Deep clinical or scientific knowledge in the assigned therapeutic area, such as respiratory, rheumatology, ENT, allergy, or pulmonology, and ability to interpret and communicate clinical trial data and evolving evidence.
  • Strong understanding of local care pathways, hospital decision-making, reimbursement and access landscape, and the patient journey within the assigned territory.
  • Ability to build credibility with KOLs, KEEs, and multidisciplinary HCO stakeholders through scientific dialogue and collaborative projects.
  • Familiarity with clinical trials, real-world evidence methodologies, epidemiology, and outcomes research, and ability to translate data into clinical implications and local practice change.
  • Ability to plan and execute multiple territory activities, manage projects, and deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Korean, and ability to deliver scientific presentations and educational interactions.
  • Ability to connect local insights to national and global strategy and propose scalable initiatives that enhance patient access and product adoption.
  • Proven understanding of compliance requirements for interactions with HCPs and scientific exchange.
  • Must have no disqualifying reason for overseas travel.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary geography- and account-based scientific expert for the assigned territory and therapeutic area, delivering the Medical Affairs Plan for pre-launch and newly launched products or indications.
  • Implement territorial activities aligned with global and local medical strategies for pre-launch and launch phases.
  • Provide accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information to HCPs and KEEs, including responses to unsolicited and off-label scientific queries based on objective evidence.
  • Establish and maintain trusted scientific relationships with KOLs, KEEs, and multidisciplinary teams across key HCOs, including major hospitals and academic centers.
  • Gather and synthesize local clinical and healthcare-system insights, including patient journeys, clinical pathways, and access barriers, and feed them into medical strategy and cross-functional teams.
  • Support evidence-generation activities, including real-world evidence, local clinical collaborations, and investigator-initiated studies, as well as operational aspects of clinical trials as needed.
  • Deliver scientific presentations, facilitate peer-to-peer education, and support medical education initiatives to drive best clinical practice.
  • Partner with Commercial, HEOR, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to align activities and support launch readiness.
  • Ensure activities comply with internal policies, industry codes, and local regulations, and maintain accurate documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree such as a PharmD, MSc, PhD, or MD.
  • Fluent English is preferred.
  • Experience in respiratory or immunology therapeutic areas.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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