Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Respiratory & Immunology (Maternity Leave Cover)

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and follow the science to tackle unmet medical needs. You’ll join a high-performing Medical Affairs team where curiosity, collaboration, and scientific excellence are valued, and where your work directly supports better outcomes for people living with serious respiratory and immune-mediated diseases.

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia | Field-based: ~80% field / 20% office | Contract: Fixed-term (maternity cover)

The role

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Respiratory & Immunology, you will be a credible scientific partner to the medical and scientific community, enabling non-promotional scientific exchange, generating insights, and supporting medical education and evidence-generation activities in line with global/local Medical Affairs plans and local compliance requirements.

This is a maternity leave cover role, ideal for an MSL who thrives in the field, enjoys scientific dialogue, and can work autonomously while partnering closely with cross-functional colleagues.

Key accountabilities:

• Build and develop a strong local network of Key External Experts (KEEs): identify, segment, and engage stakeholders based on scientific interest and affiliations; create long-term, value-based partnerships.

• Lead high-quality scientific exchange in R&I: discuss disease areas, clinical evidence, and evolving standards of care in a balanced, objective, and compliant manner.

• Support evidence generation (e.g., Real-World Evidence and research activities): help identify opportunities, support site engagement, and contribute to initiatives aligned with stakeholder needs and Medical Affairs plans.

• Enable medical education: deliver scientific presentations at meetings and congresses; support development of scientific content (e.g., slide decks, advisory boards, and publication-related activities where applicable).

• Act as an internal scientific resource: provide medical/scientific knowledge, training, and insights to internal stakeholders; gather, analyze, and share external insights to inform strategy.

• Work cross-functionally with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory/Patient Safety and Clinical Operations to ensure coordinated, patient-focused execution.

• Operate with full compliance: complete required trainings/certifications and follow all applicable external regulations and AstraZeneca policies for external interactions and scientific engagement.

Essential skills & experience:

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent).

• Experience in pharma / healthcare / research environment; Medical Affairs exposure is an advantage.

• Strong ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, credible dialogue with HCPs and internal partners.

• Proven relationship-building skills with external medical/scientific stakeholders in a complex clinical ecosystem.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; confident working independently in a field-based role.

• Fluent Slovenian and English, written and spoken.

• Valid driving license and willingness to travel within Slovenia.

Desirable skills:

• Prior MSL experience or strong Medical Affairs background.

• Therapeutic area exposure in Respiratory and/or Immunology (e.g., severe asthma/COPD/biologics, immune-mediated diseases, diagnostics, patient pathways). (Therapy-area familiarity preferred; deep expertise can be built with the right scientific mindset.)

• Experience supporting RWE / non-interventional studies, investigator engagement, or externally sponsored research.

Why AstraZeneca

You’ll be part of a culture that values scientific curiosity, learning, and inclusive teamwork, with the chance to broaden your impact across the business while helping shape the patient journey in Respiratory & Immunology.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Date Posted

21-Apr.-2026

Closing Date

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.