Regional Liaison Director West, Immunology

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming immunology care? As the Immunology Regional Liaison Director (RLD) US West, you'll be at the forefront of executing Medical Affairs strategies that align with our business objectives. You'll lead and manage a dynamic Field Medical Affairs team, driving innovation and collaboration to support therapeutic area and brand medical plans. Your leadership will ensure that our Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team delivers impactful clinical outcomes that advance patient care. 

This is a field-based leadership role. You must live within the territory in any the following locations: Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles.

Accountabilities: drive field medical affairs performance  

• Execute field strategy: Translate national direction into clear call plans and prioritized account coverage; ensure consistent delivery of Medical Affairs commitments. 

• Drive performance: Hold MSLs accountable to activity and quality standards; conduct coaching, ride-alongs, and provide timely feedback to improve engagement effectiveness. 

• Accelerate insights to action: Ensure high-quality insight capture and rapid handoff to the National Liaison Lead and Headquarters; close the loop with the field to adjust plans promptly. 

• Lead change adoption: Implement headquarters-led initiatives in the field, remove execution barriers, and sustain adoption through training and reinforcement. 

• Build capability: Deliver targeted scientific and skills training; develop MSL competencies to raise consistency and impact. 

• Manage talent: Recruit, onboard, retain, and succession-plan for high-performing MSLs; foster accountability, collaboration, and team health. 

• Optimize resources and compliance: Allocate travel/congress/program spend to priority accounts; ensure adherence to all guidelines and policies. 

• Align cross-functionally: Represent HCP perspectives in Medical Affairs workstreams; execute aligned activities that deliver measurable outcomes for Saphnelo across functrionasl matrix 

Essential Skills/Experience: 

• Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine or related fields and/or Advanced experience as Health practitioner  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, a portion leading Field Medical Affairs teams or as member of a Field Medical Affairs team with strong leadership capabilities 

• Experience in product launch development and execution 

• Experience in product strategy development and execution 

• Experience working in an account base setting partnering with commercial account directors and other internal matrix partners 

• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication 

• Enthusiasm for coaching to and contributing to Advancing Patient Care in Health System Accounts 

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit 

• Thorough knowledge of FDA requirements and regulatory processes 

• Basic knowledge/understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to travel > 50% 

Desirable Skills/Experience: 

• Doctorate in Bio-Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, PA/NP or equivalent degree or experience 

• Previous line management experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development 

• Previous line management experience in Field Medical Affairs 

• 3+ years of pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison experience 

• 3+ years-experience in immunology/Rheumatology (academia, pharmaceutical, or other) 

Why AstraZeneca? 

When we put diverse cross-functional teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. With opportunities to shape medical practices and contribute to groundbreaking changes in cardiorenal treatment strategies, you'll find yourself immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. Our commitment to improving patients' lives drives us to leverage science and technology efficiently. Here, you'll be part of a thriving team that encourages development without borders. 

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey! 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $197,172 to $295,758. 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.