Medical Science Liaison – Pipeline, Immunology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide support for scientific discussions, clinical trial involvement, and partnerships within AstraZeneca’s immunology pipeline.

• Oversee current and upcoming clinical initiatives in autoimmune diseases, specifically targeting rheumatology and gastroenterology.

• Establish and nurture external connections with healthcare professionals and investigators.

• Offer scientific and clinical trial assistance to promote AstraZeneca’s immunology pipeline.

• Collaborate closely with global and regional R&D teams and medical affairs teams to ensure strategic account engagement and a cohesive external representation.

• Enhance scientific and medical exchanges at the portfolio level, including therapies such as cell therapy, T-cell engagers, novel immunomodulatory monoclonal antibodies, and small molecules.

• Cultivate non-promotional relationships with investigators, study personnel, and referring healthcare professionals at research sites and scientific institutions.

• Identify stakeholders and opportunities for engagement or collaboration with R&D and medical affairs.

• Educate clinical trial sites and referring physicians about AstraZeneca’s immunology portfolio and study methodologies.

• Map and engage with disease, community, and investigator networks; discover new sites and referral pathways.

• Evaluate patient demographics, standard-of-care practices, competing trials, and operational capacities to aid feasibility assessments.

• Gather and disseminate insights to R&D to guide protocol development, site strategy, and recruitment methods.

• Investigate barriers to enrollment and screening, and assist in clinical trial recruitment and retention efforts.

• Work with clinical operations to pinpoint and resolve issues at investigator sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in a scientific field, such as MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP, or PA-C.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in field medical roles, such as MSL or Clinical Trial Liaison, and/or at least 2 years of clinical trial research experience in an academic, healthcare system, or industry environment.

• Proven excellence in scientific communication tailored to diverse audiences.

• Expertise in developing and sustaining medical scientific knowledge.

• Comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape.

• Willingness to travel 50–70% of the time.

• Experience in rheumatology, gastroenterology, or neurology.

• Familiarity with clinical research and study site logistics, including GCP/ICH standards.

• Background in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory framework, clinical, or preclinical research.

• Demonstrated capability to foster advocates and momentum within complex trial ecosystems.

• A history of successful network development or influencing the treatment landscape.

• Experience in mapping disease/community networks and facilitating patient referrals through advocacy connections.

• Residency in the territory or in the following cities/states: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, California.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to travel 50–70% of the time (percentage may vary based on geography).

• An inclusive environment that promotes equal employment opportunities.

• Availability of disability or special-needs accommodations.

• Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and professional development within a supportive community.