Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare and devastating diseases? This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing medical team at the cutting edge of rare disease, where your expertise can directly influence patient outcomes and clinical practice. As a Medical Science Liaison at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, you will be at the forefront of medical affairs, supporting both marketed therapies and pipeline assets through high-quality scientific exchange and strategic insight gathering.

What you’ll do

• Lead high-quality scientific exchange with key experts to advance understanding of rare diseases

• Generate and deliver actionable insights that shape medical strategy and planning

• Establish and maintain strong, trusted partnerships with clinicians and academic leaders

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support launches, lifecycle management, and scientific initiatives

• Plan, prioritize, and execute field activity with excellence and autonomy

• Continuously advance expertise through learning, scientific engagement, and peer exchange

Essential

• Scientific background (medical, pharmacy, PhD, or similar)

• Proven ability to communicate complex science clearly and credibly

• Strong project and time management skills

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically

• For Senior Medical Science Liaison: at least 2–3 years’ MSL experience with demonstrated impact

Desirable

• Rare disease experience

• Prior exposure to neurology, haematology, nephrology, paediatric oncology, or related areas

• Experience in scientific education or peer-to-peer training

• Launch experience

• Leadership potential, with ability to mentor or guide peers (Senior MSL)

About AstraZeneca & Alexion Rare Disease

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming treatment across Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM), Respiratory & Immunology (R&I), and Rare Disease.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease drives innovation—pushing the boundaries of science and working alongside clinicians to redefine what is possible for patients living with rare diseases.

Why Join Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease?

At Alexion, we are committed to making a difference through our bold mission: transforming the lives of people living with rare diseases. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, our team welcomes talented, diverse individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. Here, your voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your work truly changes lives.

So, what’s next?
If you are ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to our team, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to connecting with candidates who share our commitment to advancing rare disease medicine.

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Visit our website: https://careers.alexion.com/

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html  & https://careers.alexion.com/  to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

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Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.