AstraZeneca

Medical Science Liaison (Respiratory)

AstraZeneca$100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-1 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA)
  • Knowledge of Health Systems and market dynamics
  • Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content to various audiences
  • Excellent project management and communication skills
  • Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships and engage in scientific exchange with healthcare and scientific partners
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Medical, Sales, and Marketing
  • Identify study investigators aligned with Medical Affairs objectives
  • Respond to inquiries providing clinical and scientific information related to products

Benefits

  • Field-based role with flexibility
  • Engagement with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals
  • Opportunity to contribute to patient care in respiratory diseases
  • Strong internal collaboration with various departments
  • Professional development within a leading pharmaceutical company
Full Job Description

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

This position will cover Arizona, New Mexico, El Paso, but is based in: Arizona

(focused in Phoenix).

This is done by:

  • Developing relationships and engaging in scientific exchange with medical and scientific partners, including Healthcare Professionals, Quality Assurance Managers, and Population Health Experts to improve medical care for patients with Severe Uncontrolled Asthma. Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and other epithelial-driven disease states.
  • Partnering with key internal stakeholders including Medical, Sales, and Marketing.
  • 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:

  • 0-1 years9 experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA, etc.). BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered.
  • Knowledge of Health Systems, customer segments and market dynamics
  • Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
  • Experience initiating Transforming Care 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%) 9 percentage varies with geography

Desirable for the role:

  • 2+ years9 experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Respiratory experience in pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice
  • Established track record of basic or clinical research
  • Proven expertise in the drug discovery and drug development process
  • Previous experience working within Health Systems or Integrated Delivery Networks

Date Posted

04-Aug-2026

Closing Date

20-Aug-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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