AstraZeneca Posted September 4, 2026

Sr. Medical Science Liaison (Baxdrostat)

Seoul, Korea, Korea, Republic of Full time
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About this opportunity

Purpose of the Job

To provide high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and external experts in the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) therapeutic area, supporting the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy in Korea.

The role will also support launch readiness activities from a Medical Affairs perspective, including the identification of relevant scientific and medical needs, stakeholder insights, educational priorities, and evidence gaps, in alignment with the CVRM strategy and applicable compliance requirements.

Typical Accountabilities

Scientific & Therapeutic Expertise: Deep clinical/scientific knowledge assigned in therapeutic area – CVRM – with ability to interpret and communicate global clinical trial data and evolving evidence.

Support CVRM launch readiness activities: Provide field-based medical insights on the disease area, treatment landscape, patient journey, unmet medical needs, and healthcare professional perspectives.

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.

Functional Capabilities (most critical to this position)

Understanding of Medical Affairs' contributions to launch readiness, including stakeholder insights, medical education needs, evidence generation, scientific communication, and field medical planning.

Ability to translate external stakeholder insights and unmet medical needs into actionable input.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams during launch preparation, while maintaining the non-promotional nature and functional independence of the MSL role.

Strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, patient journey, treatment pathways, and clinical practice relevant to the CVRM therapeutic area.

Ability to anticipate scientific and medical questions from healthcare professionals and identify appropriate resources or evidence to address them.

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 3 years of MSL or comparable field-based medical affairs experience

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 in CVRM therapeutic area, particularly the CV area, is preferred.

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.

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Date Posted

04-9월-2026

Closing Date

03-11월-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.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Seoul, Korea, Korea, Republic of
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 243 comparable Senior Medical Affairs roles across 72 biopharma companies.

243Comparable roles tracked
228Currently active
72Companies hiring similar roles
25Countries represented

Salary context

98 of 243 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Clinical Research Associate I · Pfizer $82,700/yr – $137,900/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader, Bladder · Johnson & Johnson $196,000/yr – $342,700/yr
Peer group range $110,300 – $269,350 (median $201,950)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 243 comparable roles

United States138
United Kingdom16
Germany12
China11
Taiwan11
India11

+ 19 more countries

Seniority mix

243 of 243 peers have a known seniority level

Senior163
Associate Director73
Principal7

Therapeutic area mix

73 of 243 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology22
Dermatology & Aesthetics14
Rare Disease8
Neuroscience8
Gastroenterology6
Cardiovascular / CVRM5
Vaccines & Infectious Disease4
Respiratory3
Immunology2
Ophthalmology1

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