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About the Role

As an Amyloidosis (ATTR) Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific expertise to positively impact patient care. The BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) develops and drives therapeutic area and product strategies that address unmet patient needs globally. As an ATTR MSL, you will be part of AstraZeneca’s mission to transform clinical practice through science and technology. You’ll partner with healthcare professionals to reduce acute episodes, disease complications, hospital admissions, and premature death. Through innovation, leadership, and sustainability, we put patients first.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong connections with heart failure specialists, cardiologists, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in cardiovascular and amyloid disease areas
Collect, analyze, and share evidence-based insights while leveraging territory relationships to accelerate knowledge transfer and influence clinical practice
Apply prior experience or meaningful exposure to ATTR cardiomyopathy in field activities and translate complex scientific data into clear, clinician-ready insights
Support clinician education, deliver presentations, and provide clinical guidance at regional and national meetings
Identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and provide actionable insights to internal teams
Respond to inquiries with clear, balanced scientific information while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards
Stay current on disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical or scientific field
1–2 years of clinical experience in ATTR, Heart Failure, Cardiology and/or pharmaceutical experience with exposure to cardiovascular or amyloidosis disease areas, including KOL engagement, scientific exchange, and territory-based field activities
Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, payer structures, and treatment pathways
Clinical experience in the relevant therapeutic area and ability to build professional relationships
Strong communication skills to convey complex scientific information clearly
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to medical affairs
Ability to travel 50–70% (varies by geography), including weekends and overnights
Advanced degree in a clinical or scientific field (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA)
2+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience / previous MSL experience in ATTR
Rare Disease and/or Cardiology experience
Ability to build and leverage relationships to influence outcomes that improve patient care

Skills

ATTR-CM expertise
Scientific exchange
KOL engagement
Territory-based field activities
Communication skills
Project leadership
Cross-functional team influence
Regulatory and compliance knowledge
Relationship building

Location

San Francisco, CA
Sacramento, CA
Stanford, CA

Work Type

Field-based
Hybrid

Experience Level

1-2 years clinical experience
2+ years pharmaceutical industry experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical or scientific field
Advanced degree in a clinical or scientific field (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA)

Salary/Compensations

$160,396 – $240,594 USD

Benefits

Eligibility for various incentives, including short-term bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles
Retirement programs
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision coverage

About the Company

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and collaborating to make the impossible a reality. We focus on the power of science to address unmet patient needs worldwide. We commit to areas where we can truly change the course of medicine and bring ambitious new ideas to life.
Here, your strategic voice shapes how science reaches people. We bring diverse experts together early to spot opportunities, learn fast, and build evidence that stands up to real-world payer scrutiny, so innovative medicines can reach millions who need them. You will join a resilient, kind, and ambitious team that pairs cutting-edge analytics with strong storytelling and negotiation, working with autonomy and deep collaboration to create sustainable access across regions and indications. This is where forward-looking minds influence the healthcare ecosystem, turning insights into action and action into impact. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Equal Opportunity

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, 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.