Medical Science Liaison (14 Month Contract)

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of medicine? As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing relationships with medical professionals. Your mission is to educate them about our innovative products, provide research support, and offer evidence-based clinical support. You'll be the bridge between our company and healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing product understanding. Through positive professional interactions, you'll contribute to our company's success and help shape the future of healthcare!

This position is based in Ontario and will be a 14-month contract.

Accountabilities

• Act as a regional (field-based) subject matter expert in the lifecycle management of tezepelumab in a variety of therapeutic areas (ie. asthma, nasal polyps, eosinophilic esophagitis).
• Interact with HCPs as scientific consultants to review emerging data in a scientific, objective and unbiased way.
• Coordinate HCP engagement in corporate projects such as advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical trials.
• Identify HCPs with relevant scientific knowledge and expertise for collaboration in forward-thinking basic, pre-clinical, and clinical research as part of target planning.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal medical and cross-functional partners to ensure coordinated and seamless engagement with external stakeholders.
• Understand the local healthcare system, developing partnerships with key decision-makers in specialty care to identify and share innovative ideas for improving patient care.
• Actively participate in sharing best practices and practice-changing ideas with the Scientific Affairs team.
• Uncover research opportunities with HCPs, connecting these opportunities with Medical Advisors as part of the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) process.
• Collaborate with clinical operations groups to ensure successful recruitment of clinical sites.
• Support key clinical trial sites by providing relevant scientific expertise during site initiation
• Gather and report scientific insight from clinical practice leaders to contribute to shaping brand strategies.
• Collect and report Adverse Events following AstraZeneca policies and SOPs.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD, MD) or one with scientific expertise including PhD or MSc.
• Minimum two years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing role with a deep understanding of the healthcare environment
• Previous specialty MSL experience and/or expertise in respiratory, allergy and/or immunology is required.
• Effective and proven strong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills in French and English.
• Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.
• Effective and proven strong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated relationship development, leadership, and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to travel frequently within Quebec and Atlantic Canada, with occasional travel within Canada and globally.
• Must hold a valid driver's license (a valid driver abstract requested at time of acceptance).

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 136,985.60 to 179,793.60.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs.  In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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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.