Medical Science Liaison - Rare Diseases & Diagnostics (Oncology) - Lebanon

About the role

AstraZeneca is hiring a combined Medical Science Liaison (Rare Diseases) and Diagnostics Science Liaison (Oncology & Rare Diseases) in Lebanon, with a 50/50 split between the two functions. The role drives scientific engagement and medical education while advancing diagnostic strategies and testing pathways so patients get the right test and treatment at the right time. The position is based in Lebanon and is not open to relocation.

Key responsibilities

• MSL: build and maintain relationships with Key External Experts, healthcare professionals and stakeholders in oncology; spend about 70% of time on field activities including scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement and visit preparation.
• Develop and run KEE engagement plans, deliver scientific updates, and respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in line with regulations.
• Support pre- and post-launch activities, local research initiatives, advisory boards, speaker training and external medical education.
• Act as internal expert on therapeutic trends, clinical practice and competitive intelligence, and support formulary listings, launches and AZ-sponsored events.
• Diagnostics: develop diagnostic strategies aligned with global and brand plans, establish testing solutions and partner with qualified laboratories.
• Build relationships with KOLs, diagnostic companies and healthcare providers, and provide scientific and diagnostic insights to cross-functional teams.
• Deliver training on diagnostics, biomarkers and testing pathways, monitor diagnostic performance and propose improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine or Pharmacy.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Diagnostics, preferably in a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• Experience in specialty areas such as Oncology, Hematology, Rare Diseases or Metabolic Diseases.
• Experience with a brand-owning pharma company, or strong evidence of close collaboration with the principal company through a distributor.
• Preferred: postgraduate degree (MSc, PhD or similar), account management experience, and exposure to diagnostic pathways and biomarker testing.

Required skills

• Strong scientific acumen and ability to explain complex clinical and diagnostic concepts to HCPs and KOLs.
• Stakeholder engagement, project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent Arabic and English.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require.