Medical Science Liaison – Pipeline, Immunology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Facilitate enhanced scientific and medical interaction at the portfolio level, encompassing Cell Therapy, T cell engagers, as well as innovative immunomodulatory monoclonal antibodies and small molecules.

• Establish non-promotional relationships with investigators, study personnel, and referring healthcare professionals at investigational sites and prominent scientific centers.

• Provide support for ongoing and forthcoming AstraZeneca-sponsored immunology trials.

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

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

• Enhance understanding of study objectives and patient identification across various AstraZeneca studies.

• Map and engage networks related to diseases, communities, and investigators.

• Identify new investigational sites and referral routes.

• Evaluate patient populations, standard-of-care practices, competing trials, and operational capabilities to assist feasibility assessments.

• Gather, synthesize, and disseminate insights to R&D to guide protocol design, site strategy, and recruitment approaches.

• Investigate enrollment and screening obstacles and aid in clinical trial recruitment and retention in partnership with Site Management and Monitoring.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Proven excellence in scientific communication across diverse audiences.

• Proficient in developing and sustaining medical scientific expertise.

• Comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape.

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

• Background in rheumatology, gastroenterology, or neurology.

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

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, and clinical or preclinical research.

• Entrepreneurial and forward-thinking mindset, with a proven ability to cultivate advocates and generate momentum in intricate trial ecosystems.

• Established track record of effective network building or influencing treatment environments.

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

• Must reside within the designated territory or specific cities/states: Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive environment with equal employment opportunities.

• Accommodation support for applicants with disabilities or special needs.

• Opportunities for growth within a supportive community.

• Cross-functional collaboration.

• A meaningful impact through evidence-based materials that shape care.