What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Science Liaison (Respiratory) - Michigan position at AstraZeneca PLC?
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. AstraZeneca holds a unique position in respiratory disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with a range of differentiated potential medicines in development by leveraging novel combinations, biologics, and devices.If you are patient-focused, passionate about developing collaborative relationships with Health System Experts / Key Opinion Leaders, and would like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!This role is for a field-based professional with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise. The Respiratory Medical Science Liaison is responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development.This is done by : Developing relationships and engaging in scientific exchange with medical and scientific partners, including Healthcare Professionals, Quality Assurance Managers, Population Health Experts, and Managed Markets Customers within Health Systems. Each scientific engagement is focused on Practice Change within the Health System with the ultimate goal of improving medical care for patients with Asthma and / or COPD.Partnering with key internal stakeholders including Commercial Account Directors / Managers, Payer Medical, Medical Directors, and Practice Change Champions.Identifying pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives; and providing impactful information that enhances the value and proper use of AstraZeneca products to internal partners.Responding to customer inquiries to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of or clinically differentiates AstraZeneca's products and services.Essential for the role : 0-1 years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry.Advanced Clinical / Science Degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA, etc.). BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered.Knowledge of Health Systems, customer segments, and market dynamics.Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.Experience initiating Practice Change within Health Systems.Excellent project management ability.Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment.Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.Strong leadership capabilities.Must reside in territory.Ability to travel (50-70%) – percentage varies with geography.Desirable for the role : 2 years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry.Established track record of basic or clinical research.Proven expertise in the drug discovery and drug development process.Previous experience working within Health Systems or Integrated Delivery Networks.Why AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our mission to change lives!Seniority level AssociateEmployment type Full-timeJob function Research, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr
