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.

As Medical Advisor Lung Cancer, you will play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to advancing the science of oncology to deliver life-changing medicines to patients most in need. With a combination-focused pipeline that exploits the power of four scientific platforms to help address unmet clinical needs in a host of cancers, we are motivated by a dedication to the scientific discovery and collaboration that will one day help eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

As Medical Advisor Lung Cancer you will ensure planning and realization of research scientific projects for the assigned products according to corporate and local policies, 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.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Lung Cancer Therapeutic Area Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring planning and realization of research projects for the assigned products according to corporate and local policies
• Contributing, 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
• Preparing National Medical Plan on assigned product, providing strategies and objectives, according to the HQ strategies and policies
• Collaborating with medical field team (MSLs and MSLs Manager), training them on product and disease update and supporting them in development of local medical plan
• Ensuring the Italian participation to the international clinical development (e.g.: by maintaining close contacts with the relevant international Product Teams)
• Guaranteeing, with the Clinical Research Manager (CRM), the local implementation of global trials, according to planned milestones and costs
• For local studies, writing study protocols, ensuring correct data management and analysis, preparing final study reports and ensuring timely publication of data
• Providing 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
• Providing 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.)]
• Providing support to Training Dept to guarantee that the Field Force receive high quality and updated scientific information on the products assigned
• Supporting the Field Force in its relationship with medical target groups through continuous updating on therapeutic aspects related to the relevant pathology and/or products
• Developing and maintaining contacts with key Opinion Leaders and Scientific Community
• Collecting and discussing with sponsors the proposals for ESRs and to collaborate with the MEOR manager according to AZ SOP
• Supporting the MEOR manager in the operational activities
• Managing medical information requests
• Managing all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Scientific Degree (Medical Degree highly preferred)
• Understanding of sales and marketing and pharmaceutical medical information
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to manage incoming data and/or requests in a timely manner and escalate when appropriate
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical environment
• Experience in Medical Affairs Department
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management experience
• Proficiency in English and Italian

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Degree
• Qualified Doctor in the relevant TA
• Medical Degree and further degree in Oncology or Genetics
• PhD in the relevant TA
• Previous experience as MSL or Medical Advisor

Next Steps – Apply today!

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

The recruitment team will evaluate your profile (qualifications, skills and experience), 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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