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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Medical Science Liaison - Multiple Teams

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one of the following is required: experience in lung cancer or oncology work (three or more years is preferred), or experience as an MSL or in another Medical role.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, such as Medicine, Pharmacy, or disease-related science, is required, except where sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical industry and assigned field makes this unnecessary.
  • Ability to build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Logical thinking.
  • Learning agility.
  • Self-leadership.
  • Native-level Japanese.
  • English proficiency sufficient to read internal materials and medical papers in English.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with external customers, including Key External Experts, and serve as their primary contact as an oncology scientific expert while leading medical activities.
  • Manage assigned products in the disease area and conduct disease and product education activities to prepare for launches and maximize product value after launch.
  • Discuss current medical and scientific information with Key External Experts; gather and analyze unmet medical needs and insights in the assigned area, and make treatment proposals.
  • Explain diseases, pathophysiology, and product value in the assigned area based on evidence.
  • Provide reactive, evidence-based information from a scientifically neutral position in response to questions about pre-launch products, including unapproved drugs and off-label uses or doses of approved drugs.
  • Plan, organize, and support scientifically neutral Scientific Exchange Meetings, advisory board meetings, and medical booth activities.
  • Consult on investigator-initiated research, academic presentations, and manuscript preparation.
  • Support clinical trials at the request of the Research and Development organization.
  • Execute project management plans.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with products in the assigned lung cancer area.
  • Experience as a project leader.
  • Research experience.
  • Experience writing academic papers in English.
  • Pharmacist, nurse, Master's, or doctoral qualification.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Coaching skills.
  • Business communication ability in English.

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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