Purpose of the Job

Delivery of medical information on AZ products to healthcare professionals and internal customers. Responsible for one or more therapeutic areas covering multiple products.

To review and validate AstraZeneca promotional and non-promotional materials and activities to ensure compliance with AstraZeneca Global Policies, associated standards and local regulatory codes and legislation and provide consultancy to internal and external customers.

Typical Accountabilities For NS

• Review the final printed version and/or final digital version of promotional and specified non-promotional materials against pre-defined, principles-based criteria for approval. (Nominated Signatories may advise Brand Teams and Marketing during the development of materials but should not approve materials that they developed themselves)
• Approve meeting arrangements (e.g. content of materials, format, approach, venue, costs, speaker payments) against AZ policies.
• Review and approve HCP fees for service in accordance with Fair Market Value and/or local standard rates.
• Ensure that any support provided in the form of grants, sponsorships and partnerships complies with local SOPs, AZ policies and local requirements. Participate in the approval process for selection of recipients.
• Approve local Brand Plans and Campaign Plans together with supporting promotional and non-promotional materials against pre-defined, principles-based criteria.
• Review and approve final sales representative training relating to their interactions with HCPs against pre-defined, principles-based criteria.
• Review and approve all documentation related to market research and other pre-licence activities to ensure that they are non-promotional.
• Review and pre-approve educational items for HCPs against AZ policies and standards before the item is given.
• Accountable for development of local SOPs for materials approval, re-approval, recall and document retention in line with AZ policies and local requirements.
• Accountable for development of local SOPs for conduct and approval of all meetings.
• Accountable for ensuring that promotional materials and activities initiated by AZ global teams that involve local (home country) HCPs are in line with local codes and regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for ensuring feedback and coaching is given to originators regarding any inappropriate material and/or meeting content to prevent re-occurrence. Incorporate learning and best practice into training and revision of local procedures.
• Act on behalf of AZ in the investigation and/or defense of complaints raised against local AZ materials/activities. Participate in dialogue with other companies regarding competitor materials.
• Coordinate preparation for and response to any audits related to promotional compliance.
• Conduct training to AZ employees for improving knowledge of guidance or procedures related with Nom. Sig review & approval process

Functional Capabilities (that are most critical to this position)

• Scientific knowledge
• Communication skills
• Planning & Organization
• Strategic Partnering

Essential Qualification

• At least 5 years experienced in pharmaceutical company
• Fluent in local language with at least intermediate level of English

Desired skills or requirements

• Pharmacist preferred (not mandatory)

Interviewer

• MI NS manager

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.