Medical Science Liaison, Rare Neurology, Eastern PA/Upstate NY

• Bachelor's Degree

• 2+ years of direct patient care experience
• Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR track record of success as an MSL

• MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred

• Has excellent communication skills (oral and written)• Energetically embraces responsibilities and demonstrates the ability to achieve goals• Has a strong personal initiative• Functions well as part of a cross-functional team• Exhibits excellent time management• Able to work independently• Demonstrates leadership skills and high-level job competencies

• Office is home based. Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week
• Person should be able to travel minimum ~70% time
• Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (including possible weekends, as dictated by conference schedule)
• Candidate is required to live within the territory
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation, to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours
• At AstraZeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, we have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, which means that all of our drivers will be assigned an EV. Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and weekend travel. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required).
• All activities should be conducted per Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $152,453 to $228,680. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives - an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.