Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Hartford, CT

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Hartford, CT. The CardioRenal Medical Science Liaison is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing 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 to support Medical Affairs objectives and Therapeutic Brand Teams’ strategies.

Responsibilities

• Engage in scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) consistent with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Teams’ objectives.
• Identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca products and development compounds; develop peer-level relationships with KDMs, HCPs and researchers; identify investigators for pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing studies aligned with Clinical Development goals.
• Uncover barriers to optimal disease management, identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes, and provide actionable information that supports appropriate use of products.
• Respond to customer inquiries with focused and balanced clinical and scientific information; deliver information that differentiates the company’s products.
• Adhere to internal processes and regulatory/compliance requirements; sustain expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and competitive landscape.
• Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally; demonstrate leadership across the field medical team; train and mentor within therapeutic area.

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 healthcare system landscape
• Established networks and clinical experience within TA focus
• Experience in 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% (geography-dependent)

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