AstraZeneca

Medical Science Liaison - Pipeline, Immunology (Seattle)

AstraZeneca  •  United States (Onsite)  •  24 hours ago
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Job Description

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’refocused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where webelievewe can change the course of medicine and bring bignew ideasto life. As an Immunology PipelineMSL,you’llplay a pivotal role in advancing our science to bring life-changing medicines to patients.

AstraZeneca has a broadand deeppipeline of next-generation medicines in ImmunologyWe areseekinghighly motivated and experiencedindividualsto supportscientific dialogue,driveclinical trialengagementand foster collaborationsacross AstraZeneca’simmunologypipelineYour work willfacilitatethe running ofcurrent andfuture clinical programsacrossmultipleautoimmunediseaseareaswith a focus onrheumatologyand gastroenterology.

The ImmunologyPipelineMSL is afield-basedprofessionalwith scientific,clinicaland therapeutic areaexpertise, responsible for building externalrelationships with identified and emerging health careprovidersand investigatorsandproviding scientific and clinical trial support to advanceAstraZeneca’s immunology pipeline.You willbe working closely withglobal and countryR&Dteams,as well as medical affairs teamsworking on established products,toensure strategic, cohesive account engagementand a unified external presence

Must live in the territory or following cites/states: Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN

Key Responsibilities

Scientificengagement andrelationshipbuilding

  • Deliver enhanced scientific and medical exchange attheportfolio-level,including Cell Therapy,Tcell engagersand other novel immunomodulatory monoclonal antibodies and small molecules

  • Build strong, non-promotional relationships with investigators, study staff and referring HCPsat investigational sites and key scientific centersto support active and planned AZ-sponsored immunology trials.

  • Identifystakeholders andopportunities for engagementand collaborations with R&D and medical affairs

  • Educate clinical trial sites and referring physicians on AZ’s immunology portfolio and study designs to enhance understanding ofobjectivesanddrive clarity inpatient identification acrossmultipleAZ studies.

Sitestrategy,feasibilityand trialenrolment

  • Mapandengage disease, community, and investigator networks;identifynew sites andreferral pathways

  • Support feasibility by assessing patient pools, standard-of-care patterns, competing trials and operational capabilities.

  • Obtain,synthesizeandshareinsightswithR&Dto inform protocol design, site strategy, and recruitment tactics.

  • In collaboration withSite Management and Monitoring (SMM),proactively explore enrolment and screening barriers and support clinical trial recruitment and retention; collaborate with clinical operations toidentifyandfacilitateresolution of investigator site issues.

Essential Requirements

  • Advanced degree in a scientific discipline e.g., MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C.

  • Minimum of 2 yearsfield medicalexperience e.g.MSLorClinical Trial Liaisonroleand/or minimum of 2 years clinical trial research experience within an academic, healthcare system or industry setting.

  • Demonstratedexcellence in scientific communicationacrossdifferentaudiencesProficiencyin developing andmaintainingmedical scientificexpertise

  • Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment

  • Ability to travel 50–70% of the time (percentage varies with geography).

DesirableRequirements

  • Experience in rheumatology,gastroenterologyor neurology

  • Experience with clinical research and study sitelogistics, including GCP/ICH familiarity

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

  • Entrepreneurial and future-forward mindset, withdemonstratedability to build advocates and momentum in complex trial ecosystems.

  • Track recordof successful network building or shaping treatment environment

  • Experience mapping disease/community networks andfacilitatingpatient referrals through advocacy connectivity

Why AstraZeneca: Here, patient needs drive our decisions and fuel our courage to innovate. You will work with unexpected teams that combine diverse perspectives to deliver evidence-based materials that influence care for people living with rare and devastating diseases. We balance the energy of a nimble biotech mindset with the scale and resources of a global biopharma, pairing cutting-edge science with a culture that values kindness alongside ambition. Your expertise will shape how clinicians understand our medicines, and you will grow in a community that supports honest debate, cross-functional collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Date Posted

21-Aug-2026

Closing Date

02-Sep-2026

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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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cambridge, GB
Year Founded
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