Job Description

Medical Science Liaison – CVRM (South)

Field-Based | Belgium

Are you passionate about science and ready to make an impact in cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) disease? Join AstraZeneca and help shape the future of patient care through meaningful scientific engagement.

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will be a trusted scientific expert in the field, building strong, non-promotional partnerships with healthcare professionals and Key External Experts (KEEs).

You will play a critical role in advancing clinical practice, identifying unmet medical needs, and bringing valuable insights back to the business to shape strategy and improve patient outcomes.

This is a highly collaborative, field-based role (≈80%), working closely with cross-functional teams while maintaining medical independence and scientific integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Engagement & Insight Generation

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare professionals and KEEs

• Deliver high-quality scientific exchange aligned with CVRM strategy

• Gather and share insights to inform medical and brand strategies

• Stay up to date with the latest scientific developments and congress learnings

Driving Medical Impact

• Support clinical studies and medical projects from initiation to follow-up

• Contribute to pre-launch activities and market access readiness

• Partner with experts to optimise patient pathways and standards of care

• Lead and moderate scientific meetings and advisory boards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Share insights with medical, marketing, and sales teams

• Educate internal stakeholders on disease areas and therapies

• Support clinical operations (e.g. site selection)

• Collaborate across teams while maintaining medical compliance

Scientific Communication & Excellence

• Deliver impactful, compliant scientific presentations

• Respond to medical information requests

• Support omnichannel medical communication initiatives

• Represent AstraZeneca at national and international congresses

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Medical, Pharmacy, or PhD-level scientific degree

• Strong experience analysing and communicating scientific data

• Knowledge of (or strong interest in) CVRM therapeutic area

• Fluent in French and English. Dutch is preferred.

• Willingness for field-based work and flexibility (including events)

Core Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Strong scientific credibility and ethical mindset

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders

• Business acumen and strategic thinking

• High level of compliance awareness

• Self awareness and eagerness to learn

Nice to Have

• Experience in pharma medical affairs or MSL role

• Experience moderating scientific discussions or advisory boards

• Understanding of Belgian healthcare system

Why AstraZeneca?

• Be part of a science-led, patient-focused organisation

• Influence the future of healthcare through innovation and data

• Work in a collaborative, high-impact environment

• Develop your career across therapeutic areas and functions

Ready to make a difference in patients’ lives through science? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Date Posted

13-May-2026

Closing Date

26-May-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.