Medical Science Liaison, Respiratory & Immunology (R&I)

MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON, RESPIRATORY & IMMUNOLOGY (R&I) - BASED IN ATHENS

Do you want to be part of delivering our vision to be the leader in Respiratory and Immunology Area? Do you want to turn our productive pipeline into a reality to impact patients? Do you want to bring out your best self in our dynamic and diverse environment? Do you want to build a leading and meaningful career?

Then AstraZeneca might be the place for you! It’s a place for continuous learning, exchanging knowledge and building best practices to grow your career.

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is an established leader in respiratory care with a 50-year heritage and a growing portfolio of medicines in immune-mediated diseases. We are committed to addressing the vast unmet needs of these chronic, often debilitating, diseases with a portfolio of inhaled and biologic medicines. Our pipeline for the future aims to address the vast unmet medical needs of patients by targeting the underlying biology of disease, advancing new drug modalities and combinations, driving earlier diagnosis and applying a precision medicine approach to our early research.

Our ambition is to transform care in respiratory & immune-mediated diseases by moving beyond symptom control to achieve disease modification, remission and, one day, cures for the millions of patients worldwide.

SITE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Athens, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self.

BUSINESS AREA

In Medical Affairs, we change the practice of medicine and improve the patient experience by generating and communicating compelling medical evidence. Come and be part of a talented, cross-functional team working together to improve lives and make the biggest possible impact for patients, science and society.

What you will do

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is key to the facilitation of scientific exchange between AZ and the Scientific Expert community, with the opportunity to improve patient outcomes by providing needed information that addresses important clinical and scientific questions.

MSL is a field-based role, with the responsibility to implement the medical plan, supporting AZ’s products through scientific and therapeutic expertise. The MSL has deep content knowledge about specific disease states, available products, and investigational compounds, as well as detailed knowledge about research, regulatory and medical education environments, and related processes.

This position reports to the Medical Lead Respiratory & Immunology.

Essential for the role

• University degree in a health-related scientific field
• Project management / cross-functional collaboration skills / execution
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Quick self-learner, ability and willingness to work in a team and independently
• Availability to travel
• Fluency in Greek and English

Desirable for the role

• PharmD, M.D., Ph.D. in a medically related field
• Previous pharmaceutical industry experience within Medical Affairs
• Knowledge of respiratory therapeutic area, is a strong plus
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharma industry and commercial landscape

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?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

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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.