Senior Medical Science Liaison, Mid Atlantic, USMA Neurology (NC/SC)

Job Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison, Mid Atlantic, USMA Neurology

Territory includes: North Carolina, South Carolina and Savannah GA.

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of rare diseases? As a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, you'll be at the forefront of scientific innovation, strategically supporting our medical and scientific objectives throughout the product lifecycle. This field-based role involves engaging with Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), fostering collaboration opportunities, and mentoring other MSLs. With your established relationships and expertise, you'll navigate challenges and drive impactful HCP engagement plans. Are you prepared to combine business acumen with clinical expertise to influence the future of healthcare?

Accountabilities:
You will be responsible for:

HCP relationship management
• Evaluate your territory to identify and engage with HCPs and important centers of excellence.
• Develop and refine impactful HCP engagement plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Gain HCPs' trust by effectively communicating relevant scientific/medical information.
• Gather and disseminate HCP insights internally to inform medical strategy.
• Build strong working relationships in various external business settings.

Scientific knowledge and training
• Stay current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic areas.
• Support scientific exchange with external stakeholders as needed.
• Educate internal teams on relevant scientific information.
• Demonstrate understanding of real-world evidence and HEOR.

Research & Development
• Understand clinical study design and protocols proficiently.
• Provide balanced clinical and scientific information to HCPs and stakeholders.
• Exhibit expertise in research outcomes for effective discussions with HCPs.
• Support externally sponsored research and clinical trials as appropriate.

US Healthcare system knowledge
• Maintain knowledge of the US healthcare system's impact on the rare disease ecosystem.
• Build understanding of managed markets foundations.
• Acquire thorough understanding of information flow in managed care and government organizations.

Essential Skills/Experience:
You will need to have:

Minimum Education
• MD, PharmD, or PhD (in biological sciences strongly preferred)
• Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR track record of success as an MSL that can be referenced can be substituted for a doctoral degree

Minimum Experience
• Industry experience (preferably >3 years)

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Has excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Energetically embraces responsibilities and demonstrates the ability to achieve goals
• Has a strong personal initiative
• Functions well as part of a cross-functional team
• Exhibits excellent time management
• Able to work independently
• Demonstrates leadership skills and high-level job competencies
• Preferably experienced in relevant therapeutic areas relating to drugs in development, recently launched and marketed biologics/ therapies
• Must have shown considerable and consistent high performance as MSL and demonstration of appropriate independent decision-making skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:
Additional Role Requirements
• Office is home based. Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week
• Person should be able to travel minimum ~70% time
• Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (including possible weekends, as dictated by conference schedule)
• Candidate is required to live within the territory

The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation, to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

At AstraZeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, we have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, which means that all of our drivers will be assigned an EV. Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and weekend travel. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required).
• All activities should be conducted per Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find yourself immersed in an environment where innovation thrives. Our commitment to patients drives everything we do, fostering a culture that values diversity, inclusiveness, and collaboration. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, you'll have the chance to grow alongside exceptional leaders who support your development. Here, your work is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living with rare diseases.

Ready to join us on this journey? Apply now to become part of our team!

Date Posted
10-Sep-2025

Closing Date

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