Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for an MSL who turns scientific dialogue into real-world patient impact across their territory. The role is 60% field-based, engaging face-to-face with Key External Experts and healthcare professionals, and working closely with an office-based Medical Affairs Manager for the therapeutic area. The MSL helps align medical and commercial objectives ethically, ensuring the right data reaches the right stakeholders at the right time.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality scientific discussions with KEEs and HCPs and synthesize field insights for medical strategy and brand planning
• Maintain up-to-date expertise on the therapeutic area, treatment paradigms and competitor data
• Deliver the medical components of account plans within time and budget
• Build trust-based relationships with KEEs and support local practice change
• Present key data sets to uncover evidence gaps, patient pathways and unmet needs
• Initiate and co-create scientific events, and lead journal clubs and one-to-one exchanges
• Produce compliant scientific digital content such as newsletters and approved emails
• Share insights with cross-functional teams, contribute to the core strategic plan and educate account managers
• Support AZ-sponsored clinical studies (site selection and initiation) and bridging/early access programs
• Manage externally sponsored research, grants and donations, and partner with KEEs and Sick Funds on real-world data initiatives
• Attend national congresses and, as required, represent the therapeutic area internationally
• Respond to medical information requests and document interactions in the designated systems

Required profile

• MD, PharmD, PhD, DVM or equivalent
• Significant experience searching, handling, synthesizing and presenting scientific data in healthcare
• Fluent English, verbal and written
• National mobility and flexibility to attend local events outside working hours
• Strong time management, multitasking and presentation skills

Required skills

• Ability to build strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive approach while respecting compliance and process rules
• Desirable: knowledge of pharmaceutical medical and marketing processes, meeting moderation, project management, digital content creation and scientific event production