Freshers Medical Science Liaison Job at AstraZeneca in Portland | MD Candidates Apply
The Medical Science Liaison Job at AstraZeneca in Portland, Oregon, presents a strong opportunity for professionals seeking growth in AstraZeneca careers. This CardioRenal field-based role supports scientific exchange, clinical collaboration, and medical strategy execution. Candidates with advanced clinical degrees, including those seeking an MD Job or an entry-level freshers job in medical affairs, may find this position aligned with long-term career goals.
Job Details:
- Position: Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal
- Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
- Job ID: R-238464
About the Company
AstraZeneca turns ideas into life-changing medicines. The organization operates with an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on scientific innovation and collaboration to address unmet patient needs worldwide. AstraZeneca careers are built around advancing science in respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and diabetes disease areas. The BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) creates and executes therapeutic area and product strategies focused on improving patient outcomes globally. Commercial, market access, medical, digital, and corporate functions are integrated to drive scientific development and excellence across core disease areas.
Job Description
This Medical Science Liaison Job within the CardioRenal therapeutic area plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific capabilities to positively impact patient lives. The position contributes to practice change through technological innovation, targeting high disease burden and improving guideline-based medical care. The role focuses on partnering with healthcare practitioners to reduce acute episodes, disease complications, hospital admissions, and premature death. Through science, innovation, and leadership, this Medical Science Liaison Job supports improved disease management and patient-centered outcomes.
Qualifications
- Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g., MD with extensive clinical experience may be considered)
- 0-2 years of experience ina clinical or commercial setting
- Thorough understanding of the healthcare system landscape
- Established networks and clinical experience within the Therapeutic Area (TA) focus
- Experience in the 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 the 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 research
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical and scientific support for Cardiorenal marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development.
- Engage in scientific exchange with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs).
- Develop peer-level relationships aligned with Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Brand Team objectives.
- Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators supporting Clinical Development initiatives.
- Uncover barriers to optimal disease management and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
- Deliver focused and balanced clinical and scientific information to support appropriate product use.
- Provide regional and national data presentations and clinical support.
- Demonstrate leadership and project management within field medical teams.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Sustain expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.
- Travel 50–70% as required by geography.
Closing Date: 19-Feb-2026
