Medical Science Liaison, CardioRenal - Virginia South - Richmond, VA

Medical Science Liaison, Cardio Renal - Virginia South - Richmond, VA

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 think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.

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 Cardio Renal 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.
• You will 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.
• You will identify and engage key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of AstraZeneca marketed products and compounds in development, developing peer-level relationships and identifying pre‑clinical, clinical and post‑marketing study investigators aligned with the goals of Clinical Development activities.
• You will 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, respond to customer inquiries, and deliver appropriate clinical and scientific information that differentiates the company’s products.
• You will adhere to internal standard processes, comply with regulatory and compliance requirements, sustain 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, and train and mentor within the therapeutic area, providing performance guidelines and coaching.

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. MD, Pharm
  
  D, PhD, NP, PA‑C, etc. – BSN with extensive clinical experience may be considered)
• 0‑2 years of experience in a clinical or commercial setting
• Thorough understanding of the healthcare system landscape
• Established networks and clinical experience within the therapeutic area 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)

• 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 for this position ranges from US $ to $233,698. 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 a qualified retirement program, paid time off (vacation, holiday, leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

02-Jan-2026

15-Jan-2026

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