AstraZeneca Looking for Medical Science Liaison – NZ at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

Are you motivated to positively impact the health of patients? Our Medical Science Liaisons engage in scientific exchange with health care professionals in an effort to facilitate scientific discovery and informed treatment decisions.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

What sets us apart here is being a research-driven enterprise, it means there’s always something new to be working on; new indications and securing access for new medicines to reach even more patients in need.

What you’ll do

As Medical Science Liaison you will use your expertise to provide medical and scientific leadership, specifically in the vaccine and immune therapy area. You will engage in in-field scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals and other external stakeholders consistent with medical objectives and Medicines Australia Code of Conduct.

Essential for the role

• Experience in a similar role in the pharmaceutical industry, with proven experience in the vaccines and immune therapy disease state and treatment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and/or extensive experience within Medical
• Experience with basic research, drug discovery, drug development and KOL interactions
• Excellent oral and written presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to travel

Desirable for the role

• Masters degree/PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• Knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments
• Experience in product launch or strategy development and execution
• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high performing, inclusive and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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