Medical Science Liaison

About the role

AstraZeneca is hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Karachi. The MSL brings extensive scientific expertise in a therapeutic area and holds scientific, non-promotional discussions with Key External Experts (KEEs) about the disease and clinical data. The role generates actionable insights for the brand team and builds scientific partnerships with hospitals, institutions, policy makers, payers, researchers and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Build, enhance and maintain relationships with KEEs, including non-traditional stakeholders such as policy makers, payers, government and researchers, and engage them in balanced, objective scientific discussions.
• Map accounts by patient care pathway and multidisciplinary team maturity, and give AZ an understanding of the local medical community, clinical trends and gaps in knowledge.
• Participate in clinical trials, non-interventional studies and investigator-sponsored studies, identify and train speakers, and act as faculty or facilitator for advisory boards and round tables.
• Present scientific data to healthcare professionals in group and one-on-one settings, and facilitate continuing medical education events.
• Support evidence generation, build scientific programs for unmet medical needs, and plan and execute regional medical activities during product launches.
• Provide scientific information to healthcare providers in response to unsolicited questions, documented in line with company policies and applicable laws.

Required profile

• External candidates: minimum 2 years' experience in a Medical Affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry, with a track record in basic or clinical research.
• Internal candidates: minimum 2 years' experience at AstraZeneca with a strong performance record and no compliance issues.
• Bachelor's degree in medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology or biomedical sciences, or a master's in a scientific discipline.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication, presentation and project management skills.
• Desirable: doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D.), and experience in drug discovery, development and KEE interactions.