Sr Medical Science Liaison / Medical Science Liaison - Vaccines & Immune Therapies -Texas

AstraZeneca; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support vaccines and monoclonal antibodies against infectious diseases across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced clinical degree and possess strong skills in scientific communication and relationship building. This role offers the opportunity to engage with key experts while prioritizing patient safety and scientific integrity.

Benefits

Inclusive and equitable environment

Support for adjustments/accommodations during recruitment

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Candidates ideally meet at least 3 of the criteria for MSL experience.
• Ability to travel 50-70%.

Responsibilities

• Support vaccine and monoclonal antibody assets across the United States.
• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key experts.
• Respond to needs leveraging virtual interactions and key face-to-face engagements.

Skills

Knowledge of customer segments

Expertise in discussing scientific content

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Advanced Clinical/Science Degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA)

Terminal Clinical Health Science Degree

Job description

At AstraZeneca, we combine skills with the power of technology to drive innovation, transform, and optimize our capabilities. We build on our achievements and think differently about scientific possibilities, developing long-lasting vaccines and highly targeted antibodies. We are always moving forward, challenging the status quo, spotting opportunities, and making smart moves. Join us in our Vaccines and Immune Therapies franchise and be part of the excitement and success of a distributed team with the brightest minds!

As a member of our Medical Science Liaison (V&I MSL) team, you will support vaccine and monoclonal antibody assets against infectious diseases. This dynamic team will respond to needs across the United States by leveraging virtual interactions and leading key face-to-face engagements. Priority efforts will focus on external expert mapping and developing & maintaining peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key experts, including internal and external collaborators. A successful candidate has a proven track record of following the science and safety of an asset while always prioritizing the patient.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA, etc.)
• 0-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must reside in the territory
• Ability to travel 50-70% (percentage varies with geography)

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Terminal Clinical Health Science Degree (applicable PhD considered)
• At least 4 years of recent MSL experience
• Background or experience in clinical infectious diseases
• Candidates should ideally meet at least 3 of the following criteria: MSL experience supporting infectious diseases franchise, teaching field medical capabilities, mentoring field medical personnel, supporting monoclonal antibody franchise

Territory includes: Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico

Next Steps: Do you meet the key requirements and possess the relevant skills? Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? We look forward to hearing from you and reviewing your application!

Date Posted: 12-Jun-2025

Closing Date: 02-Jul-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want everyone to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We also offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to support all candidates. If you need any adjustments or accommodations, please indicate this in your application.