***Medical Science Liaison-Respiratory Biologics in Nevada and Utah***

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. AstraZeneca holds a unique position in respiratory disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with a range of differentiated potential medicines in development by leveraging novel combinations, biologics and devices.

If you are patient focused, passionate about developing collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the Respiratory Biologics area and would like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

This role is for a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise. The Respiratory Biologics Associate Medical Science Liaison / Medical Science Liaison / Sr. Medical Science Liaison is responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's marketed products, new indications and compounds in development.

What you'll do:

• Developing relationships and engaging in scientific exchange with medical and scientific partners, including Healthcare Professionals and Managed Markets Customers. Each scientific engagement is focused on advancing Practice Change with the ultimate goal of providing objective and balanced scientific and clinical information that influences Practice Change thus improving medical care for patient with Asthma.
• Partnering with key internal stakeholders including Respiratory Health Systems Medical Science Liaisons, Commercial Account Directors/Managers, Payer Medical, Medical Directors, and Practice Change Champions.
• Identifying pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives; and provide impactful information that enhances the value and proper use of AZ products to internal partners.
• Responding to customer inquiries to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of or clinically differentiates AstraZeneca's products and services

Essential for the role

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA, etc.). BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge customer segments, health systems, and market dynamics
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
• Clinical and/or scientific expertise in the respiratory area, ideally in asthma
• 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 for the role

• Established track record of basic or clinical research
• Proven expertise in the drug discovery and drug development process
• Experience in Biologics

At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

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