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Medical Science Liaison - Field Based

Location Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Job ID R-230460 Date posted 02/07/2025

Medical Science Liaison - Field Based

Region: Dublin, Ireland

Competitive salary & excellent company benefits

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of biopharmaceuticals? As a Medical Science Liaison based in Dublin, Ireland, you'll be at the forefront of scientific exchange, engaging with healthcare professionals and key external experts to address unmet medical needs. This field-based role offers a competitive salary and excellent company benefits, providing you with the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of healthcare solutions.

Accountabilities:

  • Build and maintain robust expertise in relevant therapeutic areas through continuous education and active monitoring of scientific literature.
  • Implement local medical plans aligned with brand strategies to address unmet medical needs.
  • Engage with key opinion leaders and enhance relationships within specific therapy areas.
  • Provide medical-scientific training and education for AstraZeneca employees.
  • Offer medical and clinical expertise to support brand strategy and product lifecycle management.
  • Coordinate and implement scientific events and educational initiatives for healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborate with the Market Access team on scientific communication with healthcare authorities.
  • Respond to medical and scientific queries alongside the Medical Information/Patient Safety team.
  • Manage Early Access medicine requests according to local policy.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Minimum: Clinical/Life Sciences Degree or 2+ years of relevant experience in medical affairs within a pharmaceutical company
  • Strong understanding of respiratory and immunology vaccines and immunotherapies, cardiovascular, renal, and metabolism therapeutic areas or ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly
  • Professional experience in the healthcare industry
  • High-level scientific knowledge and ability to analyze clinical and scientific data
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • Excellent project management ability
  • Experience liaising with healthcare professionals
  • Quick self-learner, standout colleague, and independent worker
  • Driving license and willingness to drive within Ireland

Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Experience as an MSL or equivalent experience in Medical Affairs within the mentioned therapeutic areas
  • Engagement with healthcare regulatory authorities
  • Experience in pre-launch, peri-launch, and post-launch phases of product lifecycle management
  • Knowledge of local regulatory and market access requirements related to medical affairs activities
  • Understanding of legal and ethical frameworks for medicinal product promotion and approval in Ireland

AstraZeneca offers a dynamic environment where you can be at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare. Join a team using scientific knowledge and business insight to positively affect patients' lives. Our collaborative approach ensures that we remain industry leaders, driving innovation and change across the healthcare ecosystem.

Ready to join us on this exciting journey? Apply now to become a part of AstraZeneca's thriving BioPharmaceuticals team!

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.

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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 align with all applicable laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as adhere to work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Date Posted

03-Jul-2025

Closing Date

17-Jul-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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Great culture, great work assignments, supportive management. Rotation opportunity within the company. They value inclusion and diversity.