Medical Science Liaison, Southeast, USMA Neurology, GA, AL, MS, LA, and FL panhandle

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison, Southeast, USMA Neurology, GA, AL, MS, LA, and FL Panhandle

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of rare diseases? As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, you'll be at the forefront of scientific innovation, driving medical and scientific objectives across the product lifecycle. This field-based role requires you to be a peer scientific expert, engaging with Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within your geographic area. You'll build professional relationships, identify collaboration opportunities, and communicate accurate scientific information. With strong business insight and clinical expertise, you'll serve as a liaison both internally and externally, overcoming barriers and innovating to achieve medical goals.

Accountabilities:

What you'll do:

You will be responsible for:

HCP relationship management

- Evaluate your territory to profile and identify HCPs to engage and build relationships with, as well as identify important centers of excellence.

- Develop clear, succinct, impactful HCP engagement plans aligned with medical strategic goals and objectives. Evaluate and refine plans as needed per progress against quarterly focus priorities.

- Gain HCPs’ trust and respect by effectively providing and communicating relevant scientific/medical information on the company’s products and disease states.

- Gather and disseminate HCP insights internally to help inform medical strategy.

- Develop strong working relationships in different external business settings.

Scientific knowledge and training

- Keep current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic area.

- Support scientific exchange of product/disease state with external collaborators (HCPs) as needed.

- Provide relevant scientific information to other internal teams and functions as appropriate.

- Demonstrate a functional understanding of real-world evidence and HEOR.

Research & Development

- Demonstrate a strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols.

- Ensure HCPs and collaborators receive focused and balanced clinical and scientific information.

- Develop expertise in applicable research outcomes to conduct effective discussions with HCPs.

- Support applicable externally sponsored research and clinical trials as appropriate.

US Healthcare system knowledge

- Acquire knowledge of the current US healthcare system environment and its impact on the rare disease ecosystem.

- Build a basic understanding of the foundations of managed markets.

- Acquire a basic understanding of the flow of information in managed care and government organizations.

Essential Skills/Experience:

You will need to have:

Minimum Education

- MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences

- Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR track record of success as an MSL

Minimum Experience

- Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; if no industry experience, therapeutic area experience is preferred

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

- Energetically embraces responsibilities and demonstrates the ability to achieve goals

- Strong personal initiative

- Functions well as part of a cross-functional team

- Exhibits excellent time management

- Able to work independently

- Demonstrates leadership skills and high-level job competencies

Additional Role 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, team meetings, and other group meetings (including possible weekends, as dictated by conference schedule).

- Candidate is required to live within the territory.

- The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. Employees must be able 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 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. Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and weekend travel. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

- All activities should be conducted per Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

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Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our passion for innovation and commitment to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Our culture is rooted in diversity and inclusiveness, where new ideas are valued and celebrated. We empower our employees with tailored development programs that foster empathy for patients' journeys. Working here means being part of an energizing environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to life-changing advancements in healthcare. Our dedication to integrity and connection ensures that every day is an opportunity to make a difference for those living with rare diseases.

Join us on this journey! Apply now to become part of our team dedicated to transforming lives through groundbreaking science.

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.