Regional Medical Scientific Liaison – Respiratory (Lebanon & Jordan)

About the role

The Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) for Respiratory at AstraZeneca will act as a scientific bridge between the company and healthcare professionals in Lebanon and Jordan. The role focuses on evidence‑based engagement, supporting product launches, medical education and research initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), healthcare professionals and stakeholders across the respiratory space.
• Spend roughly 70% of time on field activities such as scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement and visit preparation.
• Develop and execute strategic KEE engagement plans with clear objectives and scientific alignment.
• Provide timely, balanced scientific updates and respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on pre‑ and post‑launch activities, diagnostics and brand strategy.
• Support local research initiatives, advisory boards, speaker training and external medical education programs.
• Act as internal expert on therapeutic area trends, clinical practice insights and competitive intelligence.
• Ensure full compliance with AstraZeneca and industry codes of conduct, SOPs and ethical standards.

Required profile

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacist.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Medical Affairs, preferably in a multinational company.
• Experience in respiratory therapeutics is mandatory.
• Proven track record of stakeholder management with KEEs, HCPs and cross‑functional partners.
• Excellent scientific knowledge, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to travel between Lebanon and Jordan as business needs require.
• Position based in Lebanon; not open for relocation.