Medical Science Liaison Hematology and Nephrology Northern CA Nevada
Medical Science Liaison Hematology and Nephrology Northern CA Nevada
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Job Description
This is what you will do:
Field based.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a fieldbased scientific expert that strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Diseases product/s across the product/s life cycle. The individual is a peer scientific expert who communicates accurate and applicable science to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) within a geographic area. The individual manages and maintains collegial and professional relationships with HCPs and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and identifies and facilitates collaboration opportunities with Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease. The MSL combines strong business acumen and clinical expertise and serves as a peertopeer liaison internally to Medical Directors USMA Leadership Team crossfunctional partners and externally (HCPs & KOLs). The MSL should be able to identify problems early on seek appropriate help and counsel to work past any barriers and innovate in order to achieve medical goals and objectives.
You will be responsible for:
HCP relationship management
Evaluates their territory to profile and identify the HCPs to engage and build relationships with as well as identify important centers of excellence
Develops clear succinct impactful HCP engagement plans aligned with medical strategic goals and objectives. Evaluates and refines plans as needed per the progress against the quarterly focus priorities
Gains HCPs trust and respect by effectively providing and communicating relevant scientific/medical information on the companys products and disease states
Gathers and disseminates HCP insights as appropriate internally to help inform medical strategy
Develops strong working relationships in different external business settings
Scientific knowledge and training
Keeps current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic area
Supports scientific exchange of product/disease state with external stakeholders (HCPs) as needed
Provides relevant scientific information to other internal teams and functions as appropriate
Demonstrates a functional understanding of realworld evidence and HEOR
Research & Development
Demonstrates a strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols
Ensures HCPs and stakeholders receive focused and balanced clinical and scientific information
Develops expertise in applicable research outcomes to credibly conduct effective discussion with HCPs
Supports applicable externally sponsored research and clinical trials as appropriate
US Healthcare system knowledge
Acquires knowledge of the current US healthcare system environment and its impact on the rare disease ecosystem
Builds a basic understanding of the foundations of managed markets
Acquires a basic understanding of the flow of information in managed care and government organizations
You will need to have:
Minimum Education
- MD PharmD or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred
- Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR track record of success as an MSL
Minimum Experience
- Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; if no industry experience therapeutic area experience (Hematology/Nephrology/Transplant) is preferred
Specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Has excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Energetically embraces responsibilities and demonstrates the ability to achieve goals
Has a strong personal initiative
Functions well as part of a crossfunctional team
Exhibits excellent time management
Able to work independently
Demonstrates leadership skills and highlevel job competencies
Additional Role Requirements
Office is home based. Travel within region 34 days per week with 12 office days per week
Person should be able to travel minimum 70 time
Required travel to medical meetings team meetings and other group meetings (including possible weekends as dictated by conference schedule)
Candidate is required to live within the territory
The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a fieldbased role employees must be able with or without an accommodation to travel by public transportation automobile train or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone video and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and nonlinear thought analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours
At AstraZeneca we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program we have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025 which means that all of our drivers will be assigned an EV. Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and weekend travel. Valid drivers license and clean driving record required).
All activities should be conducted per Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.
Date Posted
16Apr2025Closing Date
09May2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lack thereof sex sexual orientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital status pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact Alexion participates in EVerify.Employment Type
Full-Time
