Medical Science Liaison - Pipeline, Immunology (Mid Atlantic)

About this role

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   believe   we can change the course of medicine and bring big   new ideas   to life. As an Immunology Pipeline   MSL ,   you’ll   play a pivotal role in advancing our science to bring life-changing medicines to patients.   

AstraZeneca has a broad   and deep   pipeline of next-generation medicines in Immunology .    We are   seeking   highly motivated and experienced   individuals   to support   scientific dialogue,   drive   clinical trial   engagement   and foster collaborations   across AstraZeneca’s   i mmunology   pipeline .   Your work will   facilitate   the running of   current and   future clinical programs   across   multiple   autoimmune   disease   areas   with a focus on   rheumatology   and gastroenterology.    

The Immunology   Pipeline   MSL is a   field-based   professional   with scientific,   clinical   and therapeutic area   expertise , responsible for building external   r elationships with identified and emerging health care   providers   and investigators   and   providing scientific and clinical trial support to advance   AstraZeneca’s immunology pipeline.   You will   be working closely with   global and country   R&D   teams ,   as well as medical affairs teams   working on established products,   to   ensure strategic, cohesive account engagement   and a unified external presence .  

Must live in the territory or following cites/states: Washington D.C, North Carolina, Virginia, Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA.

Key Responsibilities  

​ Scientific   e ngagement and   r elationship   b uilding :  

• Deliver enhanced scientific and medical exchange at   the   portfolio - level ,   including Cell Therapy ,   T   cell engagers   and other novel immunomodulatory monoclonal antibodies and small molecules  

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

• I dentify   stakeholders and   opportunities for engagement   and 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 of   objectives   and   drive clarity in   patient identification across   multiple   AZ studies.    

Site   s trategy ,   f easibility   and trial   enrolment :   

• Map   and   engage disease, community, and investigator networks;   identify   new sites and   referral pathways .   

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

• Obtain ,   synthesize   and   share   insights   with   R&D   to inform protocol design, site strategy, and recruitment tactics.  

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

Essential Requirements  

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

• Minimum of 2 years   field medical   experience e.g.   MSL   or   Clinical Trial Liaison   role   and/or minimum of 2 years clinical trial research experience within an academic, healthcare system or industry setting.  

• Demonstrated   excellence in scientific communication   across   different   audiences .   Proficiency   in developing and   maintaining   medical scientific   expertise .  

• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment  

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

Desirable   Requirements  

• Experience in rheumatology,   gastroenterology   or neurology  

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

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

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

• Track record   of successful network building or shaping treatment environment  

• Experience mapping disease/community networks and   facilitating   patient 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.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $160,396 to $240,594. 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.

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Date Posted 20-Aug-2026 Closing Date 19-Aug-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 consi

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