Medical Science Liaison (Respiratory)

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of respiratory medicine? At AstraZeneca, we are committed to putting patients first and addressing their unmet needs globally. With a strong focus on respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we are developing innovative medicines through novel combinations, biologics, and devices.

If you are passionate about building collaborative relationships with Health System Experts and Key Opinion Leaders, and want to apply your expertise in a company that transforms scientific ideas into life-changing medicines, this might be the opportunity for you!

As a field-based professional with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise, the Respiratory Medical Science Liaison will provide medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development.

This position is based in Michigan, applicants from Detroit are encouraged to apply!

Accountabilities:

• Develop relationships and engage 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 aims to drive Practice Change within the Health System to improve medical care for patients with asthma and/or COPD.

• Partner with key internal stakeholders including Commercial Account Directors/Managers, Payer Medical, Medical Directors, and Practice Change Champions.

• Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives; provide impactful information that enhances the value and proper use of AZ products to internal partners.

• Respond to customer inquiries to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information.

Essential Skills/Experience

• 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 regulatory environment

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Strong leadership capabilities

• Must reside in territory

• Ability to travel (50-70%) – percentage varies with geography

Desirable Skills/Experience

• 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

When we put teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can take control of your learning and push your skills further. Join an agile team that thrives on proactive self-starters who think on their feet and seek out opportunities.

Experience the investment in our function as we build capabilities and work towards personal and professional goals. With a strategic team fundamental to realizing the potential of our life-changing medicines, AstraZeneca ensures the right access is provided to transformative medicines. Our pioneering Market Access innovations unlock opportunities and feed our love for challenges. United by an unrivaled passion for patients and science, we perform at the top of our game.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's dynamic team!

Date Posted

08-Oct-2025

Closing Date

21-Oct-2025

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