Do you have expertise in, and passion for science working in Medical Affairs field? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

ABOUT OUR MEDICAL TEAM?

Driven by our inquisitive nature, we fuse different capabilities and skills – Medical expertise with Commercial acumen, technical skills with emotional intelligence. Problem-solving is in our nature, we are always searching for opportunities and finding new approaches to the way we work.

We step up and apply our innovative thinking to make things happen. We proactively take accountability, willing to move out of our comfort zone to get the best results. We eagerly share our views, speaking up, listening and learning from others to achieve and win together.

We are leaders of both science and people, harnessing our innovations and teams to drive patient-centricity. We’re instrumental in launching a huge variety of cutting-edge scientific products in different areas to make a meaningful difference to patients. Always working on something new to better serve patients, we’re building a connected healthcare ecosystem through partnerships and start-up accelerators.

What you’ll do?

Here you will work with a  team of enterprising leaders, our role is to connect and advise: aligning commercial and scientific goals and spotting opportunities to shape what’s next for AstraZeneca.

You will be responsible for ensuring clinical practice leaders (e.g., healthcare professionals, advanced practice providers, and diverse healthcare decision makers) have the disease awareness and product understanding to support the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca medicines.  The Clinical Science Liaison role supports post-approval products and advocates for evidence-based changes in medical practice.  This role works closely with field-based customer-facing roles in Medical Affairs (e.g., Medical Science Liaison) and Commercial but is clearly distinct from Commercial as engagement is scientific in content and have non-promotional interaction.

Some areas of focus for this role will include:

• Develops scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals, advanced practice providers, and diverse healthcare decision makers to ensure the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca marketed products.

• Delivers disease education programs and product information within assigned therapeutic area; advocates for evidence-based changes in medical practice, including guideline implementation.

• Removes scientific barriers to enable the sales organization to effectively promote AstraZeneca products.

• Responds to unsolicited requests for product information from clinical practice leaders submitted through the commercial organization.

• Supports promotional speaker program through training promotional speakers and serving as a speaker.

• Delivers sales training on assigned products to enhance sales representatives’ scientific knowledge and understanding.

• Gathers scientific insight from clinical practice leaders to shape brand strategies.

• Participates in Key Account Management meetings at local/regional healthcare institutions and accounts.

• Serves as an expert on products within assigned therapeutic area; maintains up-to-date knowledge at all times.

If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science.

• Clinical experience (e.g., Nurse, Pharmacist, Physician’s Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider, Primary Care Physician or related scientific degree).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.

Desirable for the role

• Advanced scientific degree.

• Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry.

• Prior experience in a field medical affairs role.

• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing.

• Project and team management experience.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Join the fastest growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Click the link to apply no later than 17 September 2021 and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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Close Date: 17/09/2021

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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.