Medical Scientific Liaison

AstraZeneca; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking a Clinical Scientific Liaison to support post-approval products. You will develop scientific partnerships, lead disease education programs, and train sales representatives. The ideal candidate typically has a science degree and clinical experience, with a strong desire to advance in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience and interest in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
• Desire to develop scientific expertise and knowledge in medical affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals.
• Lead and support delivery of disease education programmes.
• Train sales representatives on product knowledge.
• Capture scientific insights to shape brand strategies.
• Support the promotional speaker programme.
• Participate in Key Account Management meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on products.

Education

Degree in science, masters or PhD

Job description

Overview

AstraZeneca is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, with a broad range of medicines designed to fight disease in important areas of healthcare: cardiovascular, diabetes, respiratory and cancer.

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to achieve our goals no matter where you start with us.

In the role of Clinical Scientific Liaison, you support the post-approval products and advocate for evidence-based product differentiation and changes in medical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals, advanced practice providers, primary care physicians, and diverse healthcare decision makers.
• You will lead and support the delivery of disease education programmes and communication on product information and medical practices including guideline implementation
• Own and develop training sessions to improve sales representatives’ scientific knowledge and understanding to effectively promote AstraZeneca products
• Capture scientific insights from clinical practice leaders to shape brand strategies and objectives
• Support the promotional speaker programme through training the speakers as well as serving as a speaker
• Participate in Key Account Management meetings at local/community healthcare institutions and accounts
• Serve as an expert on products within assigned therapeutic area and maintain up-to-date knowledge at all times

Essential Requirements

• Your education background is in science, preferably a degree, masters or PhD in a top university or a qualified doctor
• You have clinical experience and a keen interest in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• You desire to continuously develop your scientific expertise and the multiple aspects within medical affairs and regulatory

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted 21-Oct-2025

Closing Date 14-Nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.