(Sr.) Medical Science Liaison (Biopharma, Baxdrostat)
AstraZeneca South Korea - Seoul Posted 13 July 2026
PharmaBiotechPharmacovigilanceClinical ResearchRegulatory AffairsQuality Assuranceheormedicalpharmacovigilancecroraveinformaws
Job description
Job Description 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 of stakeholder interactions. 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. 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. Desired Skills or Requirements Therapeutic Experience: Prior experience covering respiratory, rheumatology, ENT, allergy or pulmonology is highly desirable. Evidence Generation: Practical experience supporting investigator-initiated studies, local RWE projects or real-world data analyses. Technical Aptitude: Comfortable with digital tools for scientific engagement (virtual meetings, webinars) and CRM systems for accurate documentation. Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive local clinical practice change. Travel & Flexibility: Willingness to travel within assigned territory and adapt to hybrid working models. Certifications: Professional certifications (e.g., clinical research, pharmacovigilance) are advantageous but not required . ※ 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
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