Medical Science Liaison – Rare Diseases (Tunisia & Libya)

About the role

AstraZeneca is hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its Rare Diseases therapeutic area, covering both Tunisia and Libya. The MSL acts as a scientific partner to healthcare professionals and key experts, communicating evidence-based scientific data and therapeutic advances. About 70% of the time is spent on field activities, and the role requires presence in both countries, including possible relocation to Libya.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Key External Experts, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders in Rare Diseases.
• Develop and run strategic KEE engagement plans with clear objectives and relevant data sharing.
• Deliver balanced scientific updates and respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in line with regulations.
• Support pre- and post-launch activities, diagnostics and brand strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Support local research initiatives, advisory boards, speaker training and external medical education programs.
• Act as the internal expert on therapeutic trends, clinical practice insights and competitive intelligence.
• Provide scientific support for formulary listings, product launches and AZ-sponsored medical events.
• Keep up to date through congresses, AZ trainings and the 70-20-10 learning model, and comply fully with AstraZeneca's code of conduct, SOPs and ethical standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical company, at least 1 year in a similar position.
• Mandatory experience in Medical Affairs, in Rare Diseases and/or a specialty portfolio (e.g. Oncology, Haematology) within a multinational pharma company.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine or a related scientific field.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel and potentially relocate to Libya.

Required skills

• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills, and leadership in scientific and strategic settings.
• Ability to build networks and convey complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English.