Medical Science Liaison BBU - Peru

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its Medical Affairs team within the Andean Cluster / Frontier Markets in Peru. This field-based role acts as a scientific partner in the assigned therapeutic area, supporting Medical Affairs strategies for pre-launch and/or newly launched products and indications. The MSL builds trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and generates actionable insights to improve clinical practice and access to quality healthcare.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the Field Medical Strategic Plan and Medical Affairs strategy within the assigned territory and therapeutic area.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, medical experts and healthcare stakeholders.
• Conduct scientific, peer-to-peer exchanges with balanced, evidence-based medical information.
• Identify and communicate scientific and ecosystem insights; engage with payers, government and policy stakeholders, patient groups, academic institutions and other non-traditional stakeholders when relevant.
• Support scientific meetings, advisory boards, symposia and other non-promotional medical activities.
• Contribute to evidence generation, including clinical research, local studies, publications and Real-World Evidence (RWE).
• Support patient journey, access and public policy initiatives, and develop key account plans for prioritized healthcare institutions.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Access, Government/Policy, Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance and Compliance teams, and use digital and AI tools to enhance engagement.
• Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca policies, medical governance, pharmacovigilance requirements and local regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology or related fields).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research, regulatory environment or Medical Affairs.
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
• Preferred: previous MSL experience, preferably in the cardiorenal/metabolic area; knowledge of healthcare access, public policy and payers; advanced degree (MSc, PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent); experience with digital and AI tools.

Required skills

• Strong scientific, communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking, able to turn insights into action.
• Ability to collaborate and influence within a matrix organization.