Medical Science Liaison Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
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Job Summary
Introduction to role
Are you motivated to positively impact the health of others Are you scientifically driven and passionate about communicating scientific information Our Medical Science Liaisons engage in relevant objective scientific exchange with health care professionals in an effort to facilitate scientific discovery and informed treatment decisions. You will join a team recognized for scientific expertise and patient centricity.
Accountabilities
- Review emerging data with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) discussing benefits and risks in a scientific objective and unbiased way.
- Interact with HCPs as scientific consultants to engage in scientific activities aligned with corporate projects such as advisory boards speaker programs and clinical trials.
- Identify HCPs with the scientific competence and expertise to collaborate on forward-thinking basic and pre-clinical research identified in our target planning.
- Stay abreast of information and provide AstraZeneca with an understanding of regional HCPs their practices and related key issues and trends in disease treatment so we can continue to build strong relationships and discover new ideas for research.
- Act as a regional (field-based) subject matter expert in the lifecycle management of products in a variety of therapeutic areas.
- Uncover opportunities for research with HCPs and where appropriate you connect these opportunities to the Medical Advisor as part of the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) process.
- Support key clinical trial sites by providing expert scientific expertise on the molecule being investigated either during site initiation or shortly thereafter.
- Collaborate with clinical operations groups to ensure successful recruitment of clinical sites.
Essential Skills/Experience
- You have the ability to effectively synthesize and communicate scientific information at a peer level with a physician. You are able to connect with the HCP to discuss rewarding scientific exchange.
- You have previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD MD) or one with scientific expertise including PhD or MSc.
- You have two years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing role with a deep understanding of the health care environment with regards to Opinion Leaders Academia and the Medical Community in general.
- You are experienced in the therapeutic area of Respiratory; however you may at times be required to change therapeutic areas to adapt to business needs; you have an excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.
- You are well-organized and a self-starter with strong communication and business skills.
- You positively impact and influence others and quickly establish credibility while building strong business relationships.
- You can travel frequently (local national and global) and you hold a valid drivers license (a valid driver abstract requested at time of acceptance).
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing
Date Posted
19-Nov-2025Closing Date
25-Nov-2025AstraZeneca 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.
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more
