Would you like to apply your expertise to make an impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve, no matter where you start with us.

Welcome to Basiglio (Milan), one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca. The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves, which is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities.

Recent developments in the understanding of respiratory disease pathways mean that we are entering an era of unprecedented potential to deliver scientific breakthroughs and transform the lives of people with respiratory diseases. Our 40-year heritage in respiratory science is just the beginning of our story.

As Medical Advisor Biologics you will contribute to the development of medical strategy and provides Medical input into Brand Strategies ensuring support of the life cycle of the assigned products.

If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Therapeutic area lead, you will ensure planning and realization of research scientific projects for the assigned products according to corporate and local policies. You will provide high quality scientific support to Company functions (e.g. marketing, sales, regulatory, training, market access) and ensure planning and support to the Clinical Research Unit for the realization of clinical trials and for the assigned products.

The role broadly includes the following key components:

• Ensure planning and realization of research projects for the assigned products according to corporate and local policies
• Contribute, in co-operation with other Company’s functions, to the definition of the Product Business Plan (PBP) for the assigned products, according to the HQ strategies and policies
• Prepare National Medical Plan on assigned product, providing strategies and objectives, according to the HQ strategies and policies
• Collaborate with medical field team (MSLs and MSLs Manager), training them on product and disease update and supporting them in development of local medical plan
• Ensure the Italian participation to the international clinical development (e.g.: by maintaining close contacts with the relevant international Product Teams)
• Guarantee, with the Clinical Research Manager (CRM), the local implementation of global trials, according to planned milestones and costs
• For local studies, review study proposals/protocols, ensure correct data management and analysis, ensure timely final study reports and publication of data
• Provide high quality support to the Regulatory Affairs Dept in the definition and review of the product registration dossier and other documents, in compliance with HQ guidelines and MoH requirements
• Provide support to Marketing Dept to guarantee the high quality scientific standard in the relevant activities [e.g: preparation and review of promotional material; planning and organisation of scientific events (e.g. symposia and/or lectures during congresses, updating course for medical targets, etc.)]
• Provide support to Training Dept to guarantee that the Field Force receive high quality and updated scientific information on the products assigned
• Support the Field Force in its relationship with medical target groups through continuous updating on therapeutic aspects related to the relevant pathology and/or products
• Develop and maintain contacts with key External Expert and Scientific Community
• Collect and discuss with sponsors the proposals for ESRs and to collaborate with the MEOR manager according to AZ SOP
• Support the Medical Evidence Observational Research (MEOR) manager in the operational activities
• Manage medical information requests
• Manage all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Scientific degree or Medical Degree (highly preferred)
• Understanding of sales and marketing and pharmaceutical medical information
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing
• Ability to manage incoming data and/or requests in a timely manner and escalate when appropriate

Knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing

• Proficiency in English

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Doctor in the relevant Therapeutic Area
• PhD in the relevant Therapeutic Area
• Experience in a pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affairs

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. We’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application.

The recruitment team will evaluate your profile and review your CV to determine whether your skills and experience match the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates matching the job profile will be contacted for an interview. If you are recently being involved into a recruitment process for a similar professional role within our Company, we will evaluate our previous feedback to arrange an interview.

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