At AstraZeneca, we lead with the science first and foremost.  As a centric global pharmaceutical company, we know that strong science leads to clinical innovation and the right medicine for the right patient. Importantly, we are keen to meet people who are passionate about the science and want to make an impact on people’s lives.

We have an opportunity for a Field Medical Manager in the Hematology therapeutic area.  

The Field Medical Manager interacts with both internal and external stakeholders and provides medical and clinical expertise in priority therapeutic areas and builds AZ scientific leadership. The role focuses on the development of professional relationships with External Experts (EEs), building deep scientific understanding of AstraZeneca compounds by engaging EEs in ESRs (External Scientific Research), scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings.  In addition, the Medical Manager will input into Brand Strategy and take the lead in the design and implementation of medical activities aligned with Brand Strategy. Further internal accountabilities include the delivery of medical education and clinical support to medical professionals, training sales teams and involvement in development of brand strategy.

This position reports to the Medical Lead Oncology.

Leveraging its strength in oncology, AstraZeneca has established hematology as one more oncology disease areas of focus. In recent years, AstraZeneca has advanced an exciting portfolio of approved and investigational therapies in varied stages of clinical development for hematological cancers.  AstraZeneca has an exciting and strong hematology asset pool. The breadth and depth of our pipeline across multiple mechanisms is unique, as well as complementary to evaluating different combination treatment approaches. Our later-stage clinical development programs are looking at the potential of agents in our pipeline with the goal to achieve better results for patients as they progress through their treatment journey. 

Typical Accountabilities:

• Build, enhance and maintain the scientific engagement with External Experts (EEs)
• Develop and engage EEs in collaboration with line manager or TA lead
• Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs and ensure alignment with the brand plan
• Medical & Scientific Support for internal stakeholders
• To establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated and effective Medical input
• Provide medical input into the Life Cycle Management of priority brands and TAs to meet unmet medical needs
• Establish the governance and ensure overall adherence to processes and regulation [include but not limited to patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities]

The successful candidate profile should have:

• University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology or in other health sciences and Master’s degree is required
• MD or PhD is highly preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs
• Project management and execution skills
• Cross functional team player with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
• Availability to travel
• Fluent in Greek and English

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