Sr. MSL, Respiratory, Immunology & Infectious Diseases
Astrazeneca
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Practise the Sr. MSL, Respiratory, Immunology & Infectious Diseases at Astrazeneca interview free →Purpose of the Job To act as the primary geography/account-based scientific expert for assigned territory and therapeutic area, delivering the Medical Affairs Plan for pre-launch and newly launched products/indications. The role provides high-quality scientific support to HCPs and Key External Experts, builds sustainable scientific partnerships with major hospitals and institutions, and translates local healthcare system insights into actionable medical strategies that improve patient outcomes and support product adoption. Typical Accountabilities Execute Medical Affairs Plan: Implement territorial activities aligned with global and local medical strategies for pre-launch and launch phases. Scientific Engagement: Provide accurate, balanced and timely scientific information to HCPs and KEEs, including responses to unsolicited/off-label scientific queries based on objective evidence. Relationship Building: Establish and maintain trusted scientific relationships with KOLs/KEEs and multidisciplinary teams across key HCOs (major hospitals, academic centers). Insights Generation: Gather and synthesize local clinical and healthcare system insights (patient journey, clinical pathways, access barriers) and feed back into medical strategy and cross-functional teams. Evidence Support: Support evidence generation activities (RWE, local clinical collaborations, investigator-initiated studies) and operational aspects of clinical trials as needed. Educational Activities: Deliver scientific presentations, facilitate peer-to-peer education, and support medical education initiatives to drive best clinical practice. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Commercial, HEOR, Regulatory and Clinical teams to ensure alignment of activities and to support launch readiness. Compliance and Governance: Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, industry codes and local regulations. Maintain accurate documentation Functional Capabilities (most critical to this position) Scientific & Therapeutic Expertise: Deep clinical/scientific knowledge in assigned therapeutic area(s) (e.g., respiratory, immunology—rheumatology, ENT, allergy, pulmonology) with ability to interpret and communicate global clinical trial data and evolving evidence. Healthcare System Acumen: Strong understanding of local care pathways, hospital decision-making, reimbursement/access landscape, and patient journey within the assigned territory. Stakeholder Management: Skilled at building credibility with KOLs/KEEs and multidisciplinary HCO stakeholders through high-quality scientific dialogue and collaborative projects. Evidence Generation & Data Interpretation: Familiar with clinical trials, RWE methodologies, epidemiology and outcomes research; able to translate data into clinical implications and local practice change. Project & Time Management: Capable of planning and executing multiple territory activities, managing projects and delivering measurable outcomes. Communication & Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (preferred) and Korean; effective at scientific presentations and educational interactions. Strategic Thinking: Ability to link local insights to national/global strategy and propose scalable, sustainable initiatives that enhance patient access and product adoption. Essential Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or related scientific/medical field; advanced degree (PharmD, MSc, PhD, MD) preferred but not mandatory. Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of MSL or comparable field-based medical affairs experience, ideally within respiratory or immunology therapeutic areas. Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with pharmaceutical industry practices and Medical Affairs functions. Desired Skills or Requirements Communication: Fluent English (preferred) and native or near-native Korean; strong stakeholder-facing communication skills. Compliance: Proven understanding of compliance requirements for interactions with HCPs and for scientific exchange. ※ 채용 절차법에 따른 고지 사항 1. 제출한 서류는 채용 절차법에 따라, 일체 반환 의무가 없습니다. 2. 보훈대상자 및 취업보호대상자는 관련법에 의거하여 우대합니다. 3. 해외 여행 결격사유가 없어야 합니다. 4. 본 채용은 수시진행으로, 우수인력 채용 시 마감될 수 있습니다. Date Posted 08-9월-2026 Closing Date 07-11월-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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