AstraZeneca
Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Peoria, IL
AstraZeneca, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Peoria, IL
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Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Peoria, IL
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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. 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 worldwide. 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 patients’ lives.
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.
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.
Identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca marketed products and compounds in development.
Develop peer‑level relationships with KDMs, HCPs and researchers consistent with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategy and objectives.
Identify pre‑clinical, clinical and post‑marketing study investigators in alignment with the goals of Clinical Development activities and Therapeutic Brand Teams initiatives.
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 the 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.
Adhere to internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements while sustaining expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies and the competitive landscape.
Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally; demonstrate project leadership and management in and across the field medical team and therapeutic area; train and mentor within therapeutic area.
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 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 research.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $147,363.20 to $233,737.20. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—including short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leave), and health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with applicable plans.
Date Posted: 31-Oct-2025
Closing Date: 13-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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Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Peoria, IL
role at
AstraZeneca
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. 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 worldwide. 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 patients’ lives.
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.
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.
Identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca marketed products and compounds in development.
Develop peer‑level relationships with KDMs, HCPs and researchers consistent with Scientific and Medical Affairs strategy and objectives.
Identify pre‑clinical, clinical and post‑marketing study investigators in alignment with the goals of Clinical Development activities and Therapeutic Brand Teams initiatives.
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 the 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.
Adhere to internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements while sustaining expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies and the competitive landscape.
Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally; demonstrate project leadership and management in and across the field medical team and therapeutic area; train and mentor within therapeutic area.
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 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 research.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $147,363.20 to $233,737.20. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—including short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leave), and health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with applicable plans.
Date Posted: 31-Oct-2025
Closing Date: 13-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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