Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Baltimore, MD

Role Summary

CardioRenal Medical Science Liaison role focused on providing medical and scientific support for Cardiorenal products, engaging with Key Opinion Leaders, KDMs, and HCPs, and driving evidence-based practice changes in cardiovascular and renal disease areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific support for Cardiorenal marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development.
• Engage in scientific exchange with targeted KOLs, KDMs, and HCPs consistent with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and knowledge of AstraZeneca products; build peer-level relationships with KDMs, HCPs, and researchers.
• Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators aligned with Clinical Development and Therapeutic Brand Teams.
• Uncover barriers to optimal disease management, identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes, and provide actionable information to internal stakeholders.
• Respond to customer inquiries with focused clinical and scientific information that supports appropriate use of products.
• Deliver clinical and scientific information that differentiates the company’s products.
• Adhere to internal processes and regulatory/compliance requirements; stay current on disease state management, emerging therapies, and competitive landscape.
• Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally; demonstrate project leadership across the field medical team and therapeutic area.
• Train and mentor within the therapeutic area; provide performance guidelines and coaching.

Qualifications

• Essential: Advanced Clinical/Science Degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C; BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered)
• Thorough understanding of the healthcare system landscape
• Established networks and clinical experience within the Therapeutic Area focus
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated ability to discuss scientific content to multiple audiences
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent project management ability
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
• Ability to travel 50-70% (percentage varies with geography)

Desirable Qualifications

• Established experience delivering quality improvement initiatives
• 2+ years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry
• Established track record of basic or clinical research

Skills

• Scientific and medical communication
• KOL/KDM/HCP engagement
• Clinical trial knowledge and investigator identification
• Strategic thinking and program leadership
• Regulatory and compliance awareness

Education

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C, etc.)