Medical Science Liaison

2 weeks ago


Kelowna, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of medicine? As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing relationships with medical professionals. Your mission is to educate them about our innovative products, provide research support, and offer clinical guidance. You'll be the bridge between our company and healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing product understanding. Through positive professional interactions, you'll contribute to our company's success and help shape the future of healthcare

Accountabilities

- Specializes in COPD (Specialty Care), providing crucial expertise in various areas of respiratory medicine.

- Reviews emerging data with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in a scientific, objective, and candid manner, discussing benefits and risks.

- Acts as a tozorakimab scientific consultant, encouraging HCP engagement in corporate projects such as advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical trials.

- Identifies HCPs with the scientific knowledge and expertise for collaboration in forward-thinking basic, pre-clinical, and clinical research as part of target planning.

- Stays updated on regional HCPs, their practices, and key issues and trends in disease treatment, serving as a regional subject matter contact in the lifecycle management of products.

- Uncovers research opportunities with HCPs, connecting these opportunities with Medical Advisors as part of the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) process.

- Supports key clinical trial sites by providing relevant scientific expertise during site initiation.

- Collaborates with clinical operations groups to ensure successful recruitment of clinical sites.

- Gathers scientific insight from clinical practice leaders to contribute to shaping brand strategies.

- Collects and reports Adverse Events following AstraZeneca policies and SOPs.

- Understands the local healthcare system, developing partnerships with key decision-makers in primary care to identify innovative ideas for improving patient care.

- Reactively supports the medical community in implementing customized practice-changing initiatives, leading to the identification of patients requiring Guideline-recommended improvements in care.

- Uses regional healthcare systems expertise reactively to identify opportunities and support improvements in patient care pathways.

- Seizes opportunities to connect HCPs within their region or across the country to share best practices for improving patient care.

- Actively participates in sharing best practices and practice-changing ideas with the Scientific Affairs team.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD, MD) or one with scientific expertise including PhD or MSc. Relevant Clinical Practice degree with clinical experience (e.g., Respiratory Therapist, Nurse, Pharmacist, Primary Care Physician etc.) may be considered.

- Minimum three years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing role.

- Previous specialty MSL experience and/or expertise in respiratory, allergy and/or immunology is required.

- Experience in the launch of a new entity with a novel mechanism of action.

- Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.

- Effective and proven strong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.

- Demonstrated relationship development, leadership, and team collaboration skills.

- Good organizational skills and able to work autonomously.

- Expert knowledge of the health care environment with regards to Opinion Leaders, Academia, and the Medical Community in general.

Great People want to Work with us Find out why:

- GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years

- Top 100 Employers Award

- Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture

- Learn more about working with us in Canada

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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

Date Posted

19-Nov-2025

Closing Date

25-Nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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