Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Gainesville, FL

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison for CardioRenal is a field-based scientific role focused on providing medical and scientific support for Cardiorenal marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development. You will engage in scientific exchange with KOLs, KDMs, and HCPs to support Medical Affairs objectives and Therapeutic Brand Teams, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes within the CardioRenal portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific support for Cardiorenal marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.
• Engage in scientific exchange with targeted KOLs, KDMs, and HCPs in line with Medical Affairs and brand objectives.
• Identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca products and development programs; develop peer-level relationships with KDMs, HCPs, and researchers.
• Identify investigators for pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing studies aligned with Clinical Development and Therapeutic Brand Teams.
• Uncover barriers to optimal disease management and highlight opportunities to improve patient outcomes; provide actionable information to internal stakeholders; respond to inquiries with balanced clinical and scientific information.
• Deliver clinical and scientific information that differentiates the company’s products; adhere to internal processes and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Maintain expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and competitive landscape; provide regional and national data presentations; demonstrate project leadership within the field medical team.
• Train and mentor within the therapeutic area; provide performance guidelines and coaching.

Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications

• 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.

Education

• Advanced degree in clinical/science field as specified under Required Qualifications.

Additional Requirements

• Travel primarily in field-based role as specified (50-70%). Regulatory/compliance requirements must be adhered to; ongoing field medical training and coaching responsibilities.