MSL Cardiovascular

MSL Cardiovascular

Introduction to role

AstraZeneca is pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-saving breakthrough medicines that improve patients’ lives. Medical Affairs plays a strategic role in shaping the performance and impact of our brands, connecting scientific excellence with real-world practice. As a Medical Science Liaison in Cardiovascular, the focus is on building scientific partnerships with Key External Experts (KEEs) and other healthcare professionals, providing high-quality, up-to-date medical information and insights. Around 60% of the role is field-based, working closely with an office-based Medical Affairs Manager for the therapeutic area. By combining deep scientific and medical expertise with business awareness and strong communication skills, this role helps transform evolving science into better cardiovascular care.

Accountabilities

Engage in scientific exchange and insight generation by staying current with cardiovascular science, guidelines, and treatment paradigms through literature review, congress attendance, and regular KEE interactions. Execute the medical components of account plans in line with agreed budgets, priorities, and timelines. Build and maintain strong relationships with KEEs, understanding their interests and perspectives, and develop robust territory knowledge to share meaningful customer insights with internal stakeholders. Discuss key data sets with experts to identify evidence gaps, patient pathways, and treatment challenges in areas of unmet medical need, aligned with the therapeutic area strategy. Present data and evolving treatment approaches in one-to-one meetings with KEEs and in internal forums such as Journal Clubs. Initiate and organize scientific meetings and events in partnership with KEEs to explore different aspects of the cardiovascular therapeutic area and brand. Create scientific digital content such as newsletters and approved emails as part of digital medical plans for healthcare professionals. Ensure timely, accurate documentation of all external interactions in dedicated systems and respond to medical information queries via the medical information platform. Support bridging or early access programs where relevant. Continuously refine communication and insight-gathering skills through training, coaching, and joint field visits with the line manager and colleagues. Collaborate with MSLs from other countries or therapeutic areas to exchange best practices and evolve the role. Attend national cardiovascular congresses and, when required, international meetings.

Drive cross-functional scientific exchange by supporting strategic partnerships with Marketing to deliver the brand’s cross-functional core plan. Provide in-depth disease and therapy education to key account managers and other internal teams when needed. Contribute to the operation of AstraZeneca-sponsored clinical studies, including site identification, feasibility support, and study initiation activities.

Manage scientific partnerships and initiatives that transform healthcare delivery by overseeing Externally Sponsored Research (ESR), grants, donations, and third-party scientific sponsorships in line with strategy and compliance requirements. Identify potential partners and work with KEEs and Sick Funds to design and implement projects that can lead to local practice change in cardiovascular care. Explore and develop real-world data initiatives and care transformation projects as part of the therapeutic area medical team.

Ensure full compliance with all external regulations and internal policies by completing all mandatory training on time and maintaining a thorough understanding of AstraZeneca policies related to MSL responsibilities, external interactions, ethics, publications, congresses, meetings, external funding, and promotional standards. Apply these standards consistently in all activities.

Essential Skills/Experience

• MD/PharmD/PhD/DVM or equivalent 
• Significant and robust experience with searching, handling, assimilating, synthesizing, reporting, and presenting scientific data in the healthcare sector
• Quick self-learner, ability, and willingness to work in a team and independently.
• National mobility and flexibility in attendance of local events outside of working hours
• Ability to multitask effectively, demonstrate strong time management skills, and excel under pre-specified deadlines
• Excellent relational and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Takes initiative and proactive were needed while conscious of compliance and process rules in the company
• Presentation skills
• Medical integrity and ethical balance
• Fluent knowledge of English (verbal and written)

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in and knowledge of pharmaceutical medical and marketing processes
• Knowledge of therapeutic area. Broad employability in other TAs is an asset.
• Experience in moderation of meetings with HCPs
• Business Acumen
• Proven Project management skills
• Digital capabilities, experience in creating digital assets
• Ability to rapidly shift between multiple projects and managing field-office workload 
• Experience in production of scientific events
• Ability to distinguish between the main and the minor 

AstraZeneca offers an environment where medical expertise meets commercial insight to shape how innovative therapies reach patients. Work at pace in evolving markets, experiment with new ideas, learn from what does not work, and collaborate across functions to launch cutting-edge medicines. Partnerships with external stakeholders, including start-ups and emerging healthcare players, are part of everyday work, supported by a strong ethical foundation and a science-led pipeline that spans from early diagnosis through to treatment.

Ready to help redefine cardiovascular care by turning science into real-world impact? Apply now!

Date Posted

23-Apr-2026

Closing Date

01-Aug-2026

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.