***Territory is ILLINOIS; IOWA; MISSOURI; WISCONSIN. (Subject to Change)***

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 with a wide range of marketed medicines and those in development. If you are patient focused, passionate about developing collaborative relationships with 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 company for you!

This role is for a field-based professional with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise. The Medical Science Liaison within Vaccines & Immune Therapies is responsible for providing scientific support for AstraZeneca's vaccine and infectious diseases marketed products, new indications and compounds in development.

What you'll do:

• Develop relationships and engage in scientific exchange with medical and scientific partners, including Healthcare Professionals and Managed Markets Customers.
• Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Provide impactful information that enhances the value and appropriate use of AstraZeneca products.
• Respond to customer inquiries to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use and clinically differentiates, AstraZeneca's products and services.

Essential for the role

• Doctorate in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or PhD in Life Sciences
• Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics
• Proven expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
• Excellent project management ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory environment
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry
• 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

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 committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

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