Medical Science Liaison - Pipeline, Immunology (Northeast)

About the role

AstraZeneca is seeking an Immunology Pipeline Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support scientific dialogue, drive clinical trial engagement, and foster collaborations across our immunology pipeline. This field-based role focuses on advancing next-generation medicines in autoimmune disease areas, particularly rheumatology and gastroenterology. You will work closely with global and country R&D teams, as well as medical affairs teams, to ensure strategic, cohesive account engagement and a unified external presence. Must live in or near the territory covering Boston, MA, New York City, New Jersey, or Northern CT.

Responsibilities

• 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 healthcare providers (HCPs) at investigational sites and key scientific centers to support active and planned AstraZeneca-sponsored immunology trials.
• Identify stakeholders and opportunities for engagement and collaborations with R&D and medical affairs.
• Educate clinical trial sites and referring physicians on AstraZeneca’s immunology portfolio and study designs to enhance understanding of objectives and drive clarity in patient identification across multiple studies.
• Map and engage disease, community, and investigator networks; identify new sites and referral pathways.
• Support feasibility assessments by evaluating 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.
• Collaborate with Site Management and Monitoring (SMM) to proactively explore enrollment and screening barriers, support clinical trial recruitment and retention, and resolve investigator site issues.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C).
• Minimum of 2 years of field medical experience (e.g., MSL or Clinical Trial Liaison role) and/or 2 years of clinical trial research experience within an academic, healthcare system, or industry setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in scientific communication across diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining medical scientific expertise.
• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment.
• Ability to travel 50–70% of the time (percentage varies with geography).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rheumatology, gastroenterology, or neurology.
• Experience with clinical research and study site logistics, including familiarity with GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Background in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, or clinical/preclinical research.
• Entrepreneurial and future-forward mindset, with a demonstrated ability to build advocates and momentum in complex trial ecosystems.
• Track record of successful network building or shaping treatment environments.
• Experience mapping disease/community networks and facilitating patient referrals through advocacy connectivity.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, patient needs drive our decisions and fuel our courage to innovate. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, combining 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’ll grow in a community that supports honest debate, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Pay

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $160,396 to $240,594. Eligibility for various incentives includes short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leaves).
• Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with applicable plan terms.