US Senior Medical Science Liaison- Rare Endocrine (South Central)
This is what you will do:
TheSeniorMedical Science Liaison (Sr.MSL) is a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports the medical and scientificobjectivesof Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease’s product/s across the product/s life cycle. The individual is a peer scientific expert who communicatesaccurateand applicable science to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) within a geographic area. The individual manages andmaintainscollegial and professional relationships with HCPsand Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)andidentifiesandfacilitatescollaboration opportunities with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease.TheSeniorMSL ideally hasestablishedrelationships withHCPs in their therapeutic area and mentors/coachesother MSLs in the creation and implementation of robust HCP engagement plans.TheSeniorMSL combines strong business acumen and clinicalexpertiseand serves as a peer-to-peer liaison internallytoMedical Directors, USMA Leadership Team, cross-functional partnersand externally (HCPs &KOLs).The individualanticipatesroadblocks and barriers based on the business and therapeutic area landscape andidentifiesways to overcome these barriers with limited input fromtheleadership team.
You willbe responsible for:
HCP relationship management
Evaluatestheirterritory to profile andidentifythe HCPs to engage and build relationships with, as well asidentify,important centers of excellence
Develops clear, succinct, impactful HCP engagement plans, aligned with medical strategic goals and objectives.Evaluates and refinesplans as needed per the progress against the quarterly focus priorities
GainsandmaintainsHCPs’trust and respect by effectively providingand communicatingrelevant scientific/medical information on the company’s productsand disease states
Gathers anddisseminatesHCP insights asappropriate internallyto help inform the medical strategyand creates/facilitatesnew opportunities for engagement approaches and/or resource development
Develops strong working relationships in different external business settings
Scientific knowledge and training
Keeps current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeuticareaandintegratesscientific/medical knowledge from HCPs and literature toidentifyinsightsand/or forecast trends that might have an impact across brands and escalates actionable information toappropriate stakeholders
Supportsscientific exchange of product/disease state withexternal stakeholders(HCPs)as needed
Providesand educatesonrelevant scientific information to other internal teams and functions asappropriate
Demonstratesaproficientunderstandingof real-world evidence and HEOR
Research& Development
Demonstrates aproficientunderstanding of clinical study design and protocols
Ensures HCPs and stakeholders receive focused and balanced clinical and scientific information
Exhibitsexpertisein applicable research outcomes tocrediblyconduct effective discussion withHCPs
Supports applicableexternally sponsored research andclinicaltrials, as appropriate
US Healthcare system knowledge
Maintainsproficientknowledge of the current US healthcare system environmentand its impact ontherare disease ecosystem
Builds asystematicunderstanding of thefoundations ofmanagedmarkets
Acquiresathoroughunderstanding 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 inarelevanttherapeuticareaORtrack recordof success as an MSL that can be referenced can be substituted for a doctoral degree
Minimum Experience
Industry experience or equivalent (preferably >3 years)
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Has excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Energetically embracesresponsibilities anddemonstratesthe ability to achieve goals
Has a strong personal initiative
Functions well as part of a cross-functional team
Exhibits excellent timemanagement
Able to work independently
Demonstrates leadership skills and high-level job competencies
Preferably experienced in relevant therapeutic areas relating to drugs in development, recently launched and marketed biologics/ therapies
Must have shown considerable and consistent high performance as MSL and demonstration ofappropriate independentdecision-making skills
AdditionalRole Requirements
Office is home based. Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week
Person should be able to travel minimum ~70% time
Required travel to medical meetings, teammeetingsand other group meetings(includingpossible weekends, as dictated by conference schedule)
Candidateis required tolive within the territory
The duties of this role aregenerally conductedin a field environment.As is typical of a field-based 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 non-linear 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 thatall ofour drivers will be assigned an EV.Ability to travel within territory on a regularbasiswhich will include frequent overnight and weekend travel. Valid driver’s license and clean driving recordrequired).
All activities should be conducted per Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.
Date Posted
26-Feb-2026Closing Date
04-Mar-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In 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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