Medical Science Liaison

About this role

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and medical support within the assigned therapeutic area, aligned with the relevant cross-functional strategy and medical plan
• .
• Lead
• ongoing, non-promotional scientific exchange
• with
• key external experts
• ,
• strengthening existing relationships and
• identifying and developing new expert partnerships
• .
• Capture, map, and communicate territory insights (scientific needs, unmet needs, patient pathway and treatment landscape learnings), and manage these insights through approved processes to inform internal stakeholders and strategy.
• Deliver high-quality medical education and scientific presentations
• Maintain and continuously develop therapeutic, clinical, and scientific expertise, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines, publications, congresses, and competitor landscape.
• Ensure full compliance with AstraZeneca policies, global standards, and local SOPs, including pharmacovigilance, medical governance, and documentation requirements.
• Education and Experience
• Requirement:
• Education:
• University education and degree in life sciences (Medical doctor / Pharmacist degree is an advantage)
• Professional experience:
• Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical commercial and/or medical experience in the relevant field
• Advantage:
• Specialized qualification
• Personal Characteristics / Skills and Competencies

Requirements

• Personal competencies
• Scientific commitment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently
• Language skills
• English at least at conversational level
• PC knowledge
• Advanced user-level computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)
• Driving practice
• Category B driving license
• Several years of safe driving experience
• Willingness to travel within Hungary
• Advantage:
• Knowledge of the geographical area
• Excellent English proficiency
• Negotiation skills
• Valid GCP certification
• Internal and External Relationships
• Internal relationships
• Medical Manager Oncology (line manager)
• Medical Director
• Therapeutic Area Lead
• MSLs
• BUM, FL, Brand Manager, Dx Manager
• Patient Safety staff
• Regulatory – Quality / regulatory and quality assurance staff
• Market Access colleagues
• KAM colleagues
• External relationships
• Physicians and scientific experts
• Other healthcare professionals
• Date Posted
• 30-Apr-2026
• Closing Date
• 06-May-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.