AstraZeneca

Medical Science Liaison(Respiratory) - Pacific Northwest

AstraZeneca$160K — $240K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in clinical or scientific field (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA)
  • 1-2 years of clinical or pharmaceutical experience in respiratory disease areas
  • Understanding of healthcare delivery systems and payer structures
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex scientific data
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in medical affairs
  • Ability to travel 50-70% of the time, including weekends and overnights

Responsibilities

  • Engage and build relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders
  • Collect, analyze, and share evidence-based insights from clinical practice
  • Translate complex scientific data into clinician-ready insights
  • Support clinician education and deliver presentations at meetings
  • Identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and share insights with internal teams
  • Respond to inquiries with balanced scientific information while ensuring compliance
  • Stay updated on disease management and competitive landscape

Benefits

  • Structured onboarding and continuous learning programs
  • Exposure to clinical development activities
  • Opportunities to lead projects within the medical team
  • Eligible for various incentives including bonuses and equity-based awards
  • Retirement programs and paid time off
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
As aRespiratory Medical Science Liaison (MSL)on the COPD team,you’llplay a pivotal role in channeling our scientific expertiseto positively impactpatient care. About theBioPharmaceuticalsBusiness Unit (BBU) The BBU develops and drives therapeutic area and product strategies that address unmet patient needs globally. We integrate commercial, market access, medical, digital, and corporate functions to drive scientific innovation and commercial excellence in respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and diabetes disease areas.  Why This Role Matters As a Respiratory MSL on the COPD team, you will be part of AstraZeneca’s mission to transform clinical practice through science and technology. You’ll partner with healthcare professionals to reduce exacerbations, disease complications, hospital admissions, and premature death. Through innovation, leadership, and sustainability, we put patients first.  What You’ll Do  In this field-based role covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Utah and Nevada, you will:  • Engage and build relationships: Develop and maintain strong connections with pulmonologists, hospitalists, primary care providers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in pulmonary disease management.  • Scientific exchange and insights: Collect, analyze, and share evidence-based insights while leveraging territory relationships to accelerate knowledge transfer and influence clinical practice  • Pulmonary experience: Apply prior experience or meaningful exposure to pulmonary disease in field activities and translate complex scientific data into clear, clinician-ready insights  • Education and collaboration: Support clinician education, deliver presentations, and provide clinical guidance at regional and national meetings  • Patient-focused impact: Identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and provide actionable insights to internal teams  • Regulatory and product knowledge: Respond to inquiries with clear, balanced scientific information while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards  • Continuous learning: Stay current on disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape  Development Opportunities  • Structured onboarding and continuous learning programs  • Exposure to clinical development activities and therapeutic brand strategies  • Opportunities to lead projects within the medical team and develop leadership skills over time  Minimum Requirements  • Advanced degree in a clinical or scientific field (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA) • 1–2 years of clinical experienceorpharmaceutical experience with exposure to respiratorydisease areas, including KOL engagement, scientific exchange, and territory-based field activities • Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, payer structures, and treatment pathways • Clinical experience in the relevant therapeutic area and ability to build professional relationships • Strong communicationskills to convey complex scientific information clearly • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to medical affairs • Ability to travel 50–70% (varies by geography), including weekends and overnights Desirable Requirements • PreviousMSL experience  • Ability to build andleveragerelationships to influence outcomes that improve patient care The annual base pay for this position ranges from $160,396 – $240,594 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives, including short-term bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles. Benefits include retirement programs, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision coveragein accordance withapplicable plans. Call to Action: Step into a role where your leadership turns evidence into access—seize this opportunity to shape the future of payer strategy and patient outcomes today! Date Posted 04-Sep-2026 Closing Date 17-Sep-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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