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About the Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease’s product/s across the product/s life cycle. The individual is a peer scientific expert who communicates accurate and applicable science to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) within a geographic area. The MSL combines strong business acumen and clinical expertise and serves as a peer-to-peer liaison internally and externally.

Responsibilities

Manages and maintains collegial and professional relationships with HCPs and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
Identifies and facilitates collaboration opportunities with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease.
Evaluates territory to profile and identify HCPs for engagement and relationship building, as well as important centers of excellence.
Develops clear, succinct, impactful HCP engagement plans aligned with medical strategic goals and objectives.
Refines HCP engagement plans based on progress against quarterly focus priorities.
Gains HCPs’ trust and respect by effectively providing and communicating relevant scientific/medical information on the company’s products and disease states.
Gathers and disseminates HCP insights internally to help inform medical strategy.
Develops strong working relationships in different external business settings.
Keeps current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic area.
Supports scientific exchange of product/disease state with external stakeholders (HCPs).
Provides relevant scientific information to other internal teams and functions.
Demonstrates a functional understanding of real-world evidence and HEOR.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols.
Ensures HCPs and stakeholders receive focused and balanced clinical and scientific information.
Develops expertise in applicable research outcomes to credibly conduct effective discussion with HCPs.
Supports applicable externally sponsored research and clinical trials.
Acquires knowledge of the current US healthcare system environment and its impact on the rare disease ecosystem.
Builds a basic understanding of the foundations of managed markets.
Acquires a basic understanding of the flow of information in managed care and government organizations.

Requirements

MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred.
Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR track record of success as an MSL.
2+ years of direct patient care experience.
Has excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Energetically embraces responsibilities and demonstrates the ability to achieve goals.
Has a strong personal initiative.
Functions well as part of a cross-functional team.
Exhibits excellent time management.
Able to work independently.
Demonstrates leadership skills and high-level job competencies.
Office is home based.
Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week.
Person should be able to travel minimum ~70% time.
Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (including possible weekends, as dictated by conference schedule).
Candidate is required to live within the territory.
Employees must be able, with or without an accommodation, to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and weekend travel.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
All activities should be conducted per Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Strong personal initiative
Time management
Leadership skills
High-level job competencies
Scientific knowledge
Clinical expertise
Business acumen
Real-world evidence understanding
HEOR understanding
Clinical study design understanding
US Healthcare system knowledge

Location

NYC or Long Island, NY
Field-based

Work Type

Field-based
Home based office

Experience Level

2+ years of direct patient care experience

Education Level

MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$152,453 to $228,680

Benefits

Eligibility for various incentives
Opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Commissions for sales roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health, dental, and vision coverage

About the Company

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is committed to building an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.