Typical Accountabilities:The Renal Medical Science Liaison is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's renal marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.
In this role, you will engage in scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) consistent with the Medical Affairs organization's and Therapeutic Brand Teams' objectives.
Additionally, you will identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca marketed products and compounds in development. This includes developing peer-level relationships with Key Decision Makers (KDMs), HCPs and researchers consistent with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategy and objectives along with identifying pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with the goals of Clinical Development activities and Therapeutic Brand Teams initiatives.
As a Renal Medical Science Liaison, you will uncover barriers to optimal disease management, identify areas of greatest opportunity and readiness for improving patient outcomes, provide actionable information that enhances the value and appropriate use of AstraZeneca's products to internal stakeholders; respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of AstraZeneca's products and services and deliver appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates AstraZeneca's products.
Additional accountabilities include following internal standard processes and meeting regulatory and compliance requirements. You will maintain expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape. The role involves providing clinical support and delivering data presentations regionally and nationally. You will lead and manage projects within the field medical team and therapeutic area. Training and mentoring in the therapeutic area are encouraged, along with offering performance guidelines and mentorship to others.
Essential Requirements:- Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C, etc. - BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered)
- 3 years experience in a Clinical or Commercial setting, MSL experience is preferred
- Thorough understanding of healthcare system landscape
- Established networks and clinical experience within TA area focus
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context 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% (percentage varies with geography)
Desirable Requirements:• 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
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $149,535 to $240,594. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted15-Sep-2026
Closing Date30-Sep-2026
