Medical Science Liaison (Respiratory) - Pacific Northwest
AstraZeneca
Summary
As a Respiratory Medical Science Liaison (MSL) on the COPD team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific expertise to positively impact patient care.
Job description
About the Role
As a Respiratory Medical Science Liaison (MSL) on the COPD team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific expertise to positively impact patient care.
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 experience or pharmaceutical experience with exposure to respiratory disease 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 communication skills 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
- Previous MSL experience
- Ability to build and leverage relationships to influence outcomes that improve patient care
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a clinical or scientific field (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA)
- 1–2 years of clinical experience or pharmaceutical experience with exposure to respiratory disease 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 communication skills 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%, including weekends and overnights
- Previous MSL experience (preferred)
- Ability to build and leverage relationships to influence outcomes that improve patient care (preferred)
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Short-term Bonuses
- Equity-based Awards
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.