Medical Science Liaison(Respiratory) Pacific Northwest
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and collaborating to make the impossible a reality. We focus on the power of science to address unmet patient needs worldwide. We commit to areas where we cantruly changethe course of medicine and bring ambitiousnew ideasto life.
As aRespiratoryMedical Science Liaison (MSL)on the COPD teamyoullplay a pivotal role in channeling our scientificexpertiseto positivelyimpactpatient care.
About theBioPharmaceuticalsBusiness Unit (BBU)
The BBU develops and drives therapeuticareaand product strategies that address unmet patient needs globally. We integrate commercial market access medical digital and corporate functions to drive scientific innovation and commercial excellence in respiratory cardiovascular renal and diabetes disease areas.
Why This Role Matters
AsaRespiratoryMSLon the COPD teamyou will be part of AstraZenecas mission to transform clinical practice through science and technology.Youllpartner with healthcare professionals to reduceexacerbations disease complications hospital admissions and premature death. Through innovation leadership and sustainability we put patients first.
WhatYoullDo
In this field-based role coveringWashington Oregon Idaho AlaskaUtahand Nevadayou will:
Engage and build relationships:Develop andmaintainstrong connections withpulmonologists hospitalists primary careprovidersand key opinion leaders (KOLs) inpulmonary disease management.
Scientific exchange and insights:Collect analyze and share evidence-based insights whileleveragingterritory relationships to accelerate knowledge transfer and influence clinical practice
Pulmonary experience:Apply prior experience or meaningful exposure topulmonary diseasein field activities and translate complex scientific data into clear clinician-ready insights
Education and collaboration:Support clinician education deliver presentations andprovideclinical guidance at regional and national meetings
Patient-focused impact:Identifyopportunities to improve patient outcomes andprovideactionable insights to internal teams
Regulatory and product knowledge:Respond to inquiries with clear balanced scientific information while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards
Continuous learning:Stay current on disease state management emerging therapies and the competitive landscape
Development Opportunities
Structured onboarding and continuous learning programs
Exposure to clinical development activities and therapeutic brand strategies
Opportunities to lead projects within the medical team and develop leadership skills over time
MinimumRequirements
Advanced degree in a clinical or scientific field (MD PharmD PhD NP PA)
12 years of clinical experienceorpharmaceutical experience with exposure torespiratorydisease areas including KOL engagement scientific exchange and territory-based field activities
Understanding of healthcare delivery systems payer structures and treatment pathways
Clinical experience in the relevant therapeutic area and ability to build professional relationships
Strong communicationskills to convey complex scientific information clearly
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to medical affairs
Ability to travel 5070% (varies by geography) including weekends and overnights
Desirable Requirements
PreviousMSL experience
Ability to build andleveragerelationships to influence outcomes that improve patient care
The annual base pay for this position ranges from$160396 $240594 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives including short-term bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits include retirement programs paid time off and health dental and vision coveragein accordance withapplicable plans.
Why AstraZeneca:
Here your strategic voice shapes how science reaches people. We bring diverse experts together early to spot opportunities learn fast and build evidence that stands up to real-world payer scrutiny so innovative medicines can reach millions who need them. You will join a resilient kind and ambitious team that pairscutting-edgeanalytics with strong storytelling and negotiation working with autonomy and deep collaboration to create sustainable access across regions and indications. This is where forward-looking minds influence the healthcare ecosystem turning insights into action and action into impact. When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work atpaceand challenge perceptions.Thatswhy we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But thatdoesntmeanwerenot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Call to Action:
Step into a role where your leadership turns evidence into accessseize this opportunity to shape the future of payer strategy and patient outcomes today!
Date Posted
04-Sep-2026Closing Date
17-Sep-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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