Medical Science Liaison

Medical Science Liaison – Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic (CVRM)

Covering: North West England

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Advert Closing Date: 31st May 2022

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the CVRM sector in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines?

Please note we are looking for someone based in North West England.

At AstraZeneca UK, we bring life-changing medicines to patients across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As a member of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the ABPI Code of Practice. If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us!

Our move to Pancras Square offers us the strongest possible platform to transform the lives of patients in the UK, as the country’s leading biopharmaceutical company. It will bring AstraZeneca UK closer to our customers, partners and stakeholders in the UK’s healthcare environment, as well as foster greater collaboration with the wider AstraZeneca footprint.

Business Area

Join our industry-leading BioPharmaceuticals team, where our rich and diverse pipeline speaks for itself. It’s an exciting time for our team as we redefine the future, working towards our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology by 2025.

Our BioPharmaceuticals pipeline is growing. And it takes something special to get that out to patients, responding to their evolving needs, as well as those of healthcare professionals and partners. A challenger who is rethinking the way things can be done and acting on it. We work along the whole patient journey – from prevention to better diagnosis. Only then can we help to realise the truly transformative potential of our science.

It’s our patients that come first, every decision we make and action we take is centred around how we can better serve them. It’s why we are shaping patient care for the future, working along the whole experience to give hope to billions of lives across the world.

What you’ll do

As an MSL in the Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic team you are the field based scientific expert providing evidence to support guideline change & accelerating innovative medicine class growth in the vaccines field.

Key Accountabilities:

• To act as regional field medical affairs expert
• To share knowledge and insight with cross-functional colleagues through a centralised insight gathering process
• To provide technical input into brand/medical activities.
• To support research discussions with clinical leaders in dedicated region

Essential Skills and Experience

• Life sciences degree or other appropriate qualification (e.g. nursing, pharmacy)
• Clinical, scientific or life sciences background
• Strategic mindset with ability to take operationalise strategy
• Cross functional and collaborative approach
• Understanding of local health economy and interaction with patient pathways
• Understanding of clinical pathways design and delivery, common barriers to optimal care and how to navigate
• Communication and presentation skills
• Business acumen/entrepreneurship; seek out opportunities and new ways of working
• Understanding of real-world data to identify opportunities to support / lead data generation projects
• Understanding of evidence-based medicine and its application into clinical practice
• Understanding of ABPI Code of Practice and its practical application

Desirable:

• Higher degree in science or business subject
• Knowledge of relevant therapy areas

• Experience within Medical Affairs (2+ years) preferably within the therapy Area

• Experience in the development of clinical trial programmes in the support of the therapy area portfolio an advantage
• Experience of account management
• Knowledge +/- experience of real-world data projects

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

If you are inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do by joining us on this exciting journey and believe you can contribute to this bold ambition – join us!

Where can I find out more?

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AstraZeneca 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.