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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (AZPLP) Senior Medical Science Liaison - West, USMA Neurology in Seattle, Washington
You will be responsible for: HCP relationship management Evaluates their territory to profile and identify the HCPs to engage and build relationships with, as well as identify, important centers of excellence Develops clear, succinct, impactful HCP engagement plans, aligned with medical strategic goals and objectives. Evaluates and refines plans as needed per the progress against the quarterly focus priorities Gains and maintains 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 as appropriate internally to help inform the medical strategy and creates/facilitates new opportunities for engagement approaches and/or resource development Develops strong working relationships in different external business settings Scientific knowledge and training Keeps current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic area and integrates scientific/medical knowledge from HCPs and literature to identify insights and/or forecast trends that might have an impact across brands and escalates actionable information to appropriate stakeholders Supports scientific exchange of product/disease state with external stakeholders (HCPs) as needed Provides and educates on relevant scientific information to other internal teams and functions as appropriate Demonstrates a proficient understanding of real-world evidence and HEOR Research & Development Demonstrates a proficient understanding of clinical study design and protocols Ensures HCPs and stakeholders receive focused and balanced clinical and scientific information Exhibits expertise in applicable research outcomes to credibly conduct effective discussion with HCPs Supports applicable externally sponsored research and clinical trials, as appropriate US Healthcare system knowledge Maintains proficient knowledge of the current US healthcare system environment and its impact on the rare disease ecosystem Builds a systematic understanding of the foundations of managed markets Acquires a thorough understanding of the flow of information in managed care and government organizations Education & Experience Master's degree required MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred A minimum of 3+ years of clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area, or a demonstrated track record of success as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), may be considered in lieu of a doctoral degree. Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 Preferably experienced in relevant therapeutic areas relating to drugs in development, recently launched and marketed biologics/ therapies Must have shown considerable and consistent high performance as MSL and demonstration of appropriate independent decision-making skills Additional Role Requirements 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 The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation, to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or