Medical Scientific Liaison - 12 Months Fixed-term Contract

Talentmate; Taguig; Sur place; PHP 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support post-approval products and advocate evidence-based practice. You will translate clinical data into actionable insights, engage KOLs and academic experts, and contribute to observational studies and post-marketing surveillance.

The role emphasizes training internal teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. You will collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams to align stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry and field medical liaisons; Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders internally and externally; Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing

Responsabilités

• Therapeutic & Product Expertise: Act as the in-house thought leader for assigned drugs or therapeutic indications, translating complex clinical data into actionable insights.
• KOL & Stakeholder Engagement: Identify, segment and cultivate relationships with KOLs, academic experts, and specialty societies to co-create scientific exchange and advisory boards.
• Insights Generation & Medical Intelligence: Collect and analyze field insights and deliver tailored reports to inform evidence-generation strategies.
• Scientific Education & Training: Define, develop and deliver medical training programs for internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.
• Medical Strategy & Policy Implementation: Contribute to Medical Affairs policies, SOPs, and localized tactics aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership: Mentor junior MSLs and colleagues, fostering scientific rigor and professional development.
• Represent Medical Affairs on project teams covering launch preparation, evidence generation, and market access.
• Professional Development & Compliance: Participate in external training and ensure data handling complies with industry codes and regulations.

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced scientific degree (desirable)

Description du poste

Job Description:

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.

As a Medical Science Liaison, you will support the post-approval products and advocate for evidence-based product differentiation and changes in medical practice.

Job Accountabilities

• Therapeutic & Product Expertise: Act as the in-house thought leader for assigned drugs or therapeutic indications, translating complex clinical data into actionable insights. Develop and maintain deep familiarity with treatment guidelines, pipeline therapies, and competitive landscape.
• KOL & Stakeholder Engagement: Identify, segment and cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic experts, and specialty societies to co-create scientific exchange, advisory boards, and investigator-initiated studies and build advocacy among target KOLs. Partner with cross-functional teams (Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial) to align on stakeholder engagement plans that address both scientific and strategic imperatives.
• Insights Generation & Medical Intelligence: Systematically collect and analyze field insights - clinical practice trends, unmet needs, regulatory developments - and deliver tailored reports and recommendations to inform evidence-generation strategies. Contribute to the design and execution of local observational studies, post-marketing surveillance, or real-world evidence projects.
• Scientific Education & Training: Define, develop and deliver comprehensive medical training programs on products, disease biology, and emerging science for internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing) and external healthcare professionals. Design educational materials (slide decks, e-modules, white papers) that adhere to medical and legal standards.
• Medical Strategy & Policy Implementation: Contribute to the establishment and continuous improvement of Medical Affairs policies, SOPs, and standard field-engagement procedures. Translate global medical strategy into localized tactics, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership: Serve as a mentor and subject-matter resource for junior MSLs and colleagues, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and professional development.
• Represent Medical Affairs on project teams - launch preparation, evidence generation, market access - to ensure scientific integrity and patient-centric approaches.
• Professional Development & Compliance: Maintain continuous professional growth by attending scientific conferences, reviewing peer-reviewed literature, and participating in external training. Ensure all field interactions and data handling comply with industry codes, company policies and local regulations

Education, Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a professional qualification; Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry and the area of field medical liaisons; Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally; Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing
• Desirable: Advanced scientific degree; Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Liaisons; Project and team management experience

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 is. 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.