About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite 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.

AstraZeneca in Canada

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, we've been recognized as one of Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for 7 straight years. Our collaborative work environment champions knowledge-sharing, decision-making, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our employees have the opportunity to work across teams, functions, and even the globe. With a commitment to sustainability, we're working towards making a positive impact where society needs it - health. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected, each impacting the others.

Our position

Are you passionate about scientific discussion? Do you love sharing scientific discovery? Do you want to make a positive impact through your work?

As the Medical Advisor, you will work with passionate leaders, both internally and externally, focused on making a difference through their work. You will lead medical discussions and positively influence how we build our brand plans to bring new medicines to patients.

Your responsibilities include:

• Member of Brand/Lifecycle team(s), with participation in the development and delivery of strategic and operational plans

• Build /develop relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) and Global Medical Affairs Teams

• Coach and provide leadership and direction to the Breast Oncology Medical Science Liaison Team

• Be accountable for the leadership of the Breast Oncology Medical Therapeutic Area team, building and delivering aligned Medical Plans

• Provide medical/scientific support to medical/marketing/regulatory/market access within Canada to plan strategy and achieve approvals (TPD, CDR, PMPRB, PAAB)

• Collaboration with Site Management and Monitoring (SMM) to ensure trials are delivered on time and within budget

• Collaborate with Medical Evidence group to drive review, approval and execution of Externally Sponsored Research projects (ESRs) and Real World Evidence (RWE) projects

• Deliver scientific training in therapeutic area to colleagues outside of Scientific Affairs (eg sales, marketing, market access)

• Responsible for collecting and reporting Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or Ph.D. degree

• 5-7 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in clinical research and medical marketing.

• Proven interpersonal skills with respect to relationship building, influencing and engaging with teams

• Strong decision-making, strategic, and innovative thinking capabilities

• Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.

• Comfort in using the latest digital technology

• Excellent detail orientation and planning skills

• Previous experience working in Oncology (Ovarian and Breast) therapeutic area is ideal

• Knowledge of Breast Cancer therapeutic area is considered an asset

• Bilingualism – French/English is an asset

About AstraZeneca

Here you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines - for the world's most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 7 years:https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-astrazeneca-canada

• Best Workplace Culture Award at the 2018 Canadian HR Awards:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thriving-best-workplace-culture-gena-restivo/

• Browse AstraZeneca's YouTube channel to find out more about us:https://www.youtube.com/user/astrazeneca

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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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.