We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) professional to join our team supporting Clinical Trial engagements. This field-based position will be responsible for providing scientific support with key partnering clinical research centers for AstraZeneca's marketed products, new indications, and compounds in development across our Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolic (CVRM), Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) (including Vaccines & Infectious Disease).
As a Clinical Trial Liason, you'll report into the BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) US Medical organization through the Clinical Value and Outcomes team and work closely with the Research & Development US Site Management Monitoring (US SM&M) Team. You will proactively engage and provide scientific support to select Partner in Care Network (PiCN) sites and support new and ongoing clinical trials at US strategic sites
As a key field based team member, you will work alongside Therapeutic Area Clinical Trial Liaisons and Clinical Account Directors across the BBU Portfolio to ensure strategic and cohesive account engagement aligned to objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Build strong relationships and proactively engage in scientific exchange with Clinical Investigators, Thought Leaders (TLs), and health care professionals (HCPs) of key research partnering centers
Educate clinical trial sites and referring physicians about trial protocols, study designs, pipeline and study compounds to enhance investigator understanding of objectives
In collaboration with US SM&M, engage with site investigators and staff to understand enrollment and screening barriers, working to find solutions that support clinical trial enrollment and retention
Provide insights to support study feasibility, site identification and selection, site referrals, and patient recruitment initiatives
Collaborate with the clinical operations team to identify and facilitate resolution of investigator site issues
Conduct quarterly Biopharma Portfolio updates for clinical research partner sites.
Essential Requirements:
Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA-C) required
Minimum of 2 years' CTL experience and/or minimum of 2 years' clinical trial research experience within an academic, healthcare system, or industry setting
Strong experience with clinical research and study site logistics
Proficiency in developing and maintaining medical scientific expertise
Working knowledge of FDA compliance and regulatory requirements
Established track record of effective and influential oral presentations within the healthcare profession
Demonstrated Excellent Oral and Project Management Skills
Desirable
Entrepreneurial and future-forward mindset
Experience in pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, clinical or preclinical research, and knowledge of a therapeutic area disease state and treatment.
Experience with basic research, drug discovery, drug development and KEE interactions.
Travel and Location Requirements:
Must reside in the assigned territory
Ability to travel 50-70% of the time (percentage varies with geography)
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $151,692.00 - $227,538.00. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
