At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As a Cardiovascular Renal (CVR) Medical Science Liaison, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.The BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) creates and executes meaningful therapeutic area and product strategies that are focused on addressing the unmet needs of patients around the world. We are committed to changing the course of medicine and bringing innovative therapies to enhance the quality of life for our patients. The BBU integrates commercial, market access, medical, digital, and corporate functions to drive scientific development and commercial excellence in the core areas of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and diabetes disease. As a CVRM Medical Science Liaison you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives. You will be a critical part of the evolution of how AstraZeneca is impacting practice change through innovative technological advances to include targeting high disease burden and low guideline based medical care. Our mission is to partner with health care practitioners to reduce acute episodes, disease complications, hospital admissions and premature death. Through science and innovation, growth and leadership with an emphasis on people and sustainability, we truly put patients first!Typical Accountabilities: * The CardioRenal Medical Science Liaison is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for Cardiorenal marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development. * In this role, you will engage in scientific exchange with targeted Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) consistent with the Medical Affairs organization's and Therapeutic Brand Teams' objectives. * Additionally, you will identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca marketed products and compounds in development. This includes developing peer-level relationships with Key Decision Makers (KDMs), HCPs and researchers consistent with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategy and objectives along with identifying pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with the goals of Clinical Development activities and Therapeutic Brand Teams initiatives. * As a Cardiorenal Medical Science Liaison, you will uncover barriers to optimal disease management, identify areas of greatest opportunity and readiness for improving patient outcomes, provide actionable information that enhances the value and appropriate use of company's products to internal stakeholders; respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of the company's products and services and deliver appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates the company's products. * Additional accountabilities include adhering to internal standard processes and complying with regulatory and compliance requirements along with sustaining expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies and the competitive landscape; providing clinical support and delivering data presentations regionally and nationally; demonstrating project leadership and management in and across the field medical team and therapeutic area; training and mentoring within therapeutic area, providing performance guidelines and coaching. Essential Requirements: * Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C, etc. - BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered) * Thorough understanding of healthcare system landscape* Established networks and clinical experience within Therapeutic Area (TA) focus* Experience in pharmaceutical industry* Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills* Strong leadership capabilities* Excellent project management ability* Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment* Ability to travel 50-70% (percentage varies with geography)Desirable Requirements: * Established experience delivering quality improvement initiatives* 2+ years' experience as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry* Established track record of basic or clinical researchThe annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from 147,363.20 & 233,737.20. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Date Posted 18-Nov-2025 Closing Date 27-Nov-2025 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.
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