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Senior Medical Science Liaison

Location Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia Job ID R-234240 Date posted 27/08/2025

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society, and the planet. Our business is organised to
deliver our growth through innovation strategy and achieve our purpose of pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Our Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Medical Affairs function is an industry-leading Medical Affairs team transforming care, generating and communicating compelling medical evidence that changes the practice of medicine for the benefit of patients and shapes the future of AstraZeneca. We are leaders and scientific partners in transforming healthcare, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

Inspired by our Values and what science can do, we are focused on accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and our shareholders. We are committed to operating sustainably, in a way that recognises the interconnection between business growth, the needs of society and the limitations of our planet.

What You'll Do

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field based scientific expert in their assigned therapeutic area that is responsible for the execution of the Medical Affairs Plan(s) for AZ priority, emerging and/or new products or indications.

With a deep understanding of the health system (environment, priorities, clinical pathways, patient journeys) and its challenges, the MSL gathers insights and executes activities according to the medical plans to deliver strategic, scalable &
sustainable clinical practice transformations, enhancing care for patients and enabling the adoption of our innovative medicines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead scientific exchange for all relevant clinical data with key external stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with both external and internal stakeholders.
  • Integrate scientific understanding with strategic business acumen.
  • develop appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates AstraZeneca's products
  • Build strong professional partnerships with key external stakeholders.
  • Pursue continuous professional development to stay abreast of scientific and medical advances.
  • Demonstrate excellence in time management, strategic planning, and field execution.

Essential Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (ex: Medicine, Pharmacy or disease related science) and/or extensive experience within Medical.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, KEE Interactions or clinical/preclinical research, and knowledge of therapeutic area disease state and treatment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • High level analytical and conceptual thinking
  • Ability to travel

Desirable Skills

  • Masters/ Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D.)
  • Knowledge of the latest technical and regulator developments
  • Experience in product launch or strategy development and execution
  • Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication

Why Astra Zeneca

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.

We are proud to work on the cutting-edge of science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and empowers individuals to make a significant impact on patients' lives. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your scientific expertise to advance our pipeline and redefine cancer treatment. We believe that helping patients starts with helping people, and we cultivate a positive environment where everyone is supported to grow their career.

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page -www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html  to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges,if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via thisForm.”

Date Posted

28-Aug-2025

Closing Date

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.

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