ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

BUSINESS AREA

Align our diverse areas to meet needs and influence strategies. Connect and align different groups across the enterprise – from Research & Development to Market Access. We work simply and with agility to meet the needs of others from early stages of clinical development onwards, throughout the lifecycle. In return, we get to shape AstraZeneca’s Medical and Commercial brand plans and disease area strategies.

What you’ll do

• Establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated and effective Medical input

• Continuously acquire and update necessary scientific knowledge on therapeutic area and relevant compounds.
• Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand plan.
• Collaborate with MSL to seek input from MSL insights for development of local medical plan
• Develop and implement pre-launch medical plan/ activities for new products at least 2 years prior to the planned launch in the country to address key clinical and scientific challenges
• Provide medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programs including national congresses, advisory boards, scientific, publications, CMEs to meet identified needs
• To ensure that the Medical Information provided both to external and internal customers is timely, relevant, accurate and scientifically balanced
• Provide local medical expertise to local area/regional brand teams
• Provide medical input to phase 1 to 4 study protocols, study feasibility and support operational delivery
• Provide Medical expertise to support PSP market research, PASS and ESRO

• Engage scientific leaders, professional bodies or societies to establish AZ as a scientific leader

• 40% of time in field is required for engagement with the highest priority HCPs and key external stakeholders engagement
• Share emerging data with HCPs, discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific, objective and balanced way
• Disseminate results of studies completed to medical community by translating their clinical values and incorporating into business strategies
• Attend relevant scientific congresses and HCP meetings to gather new knowledge on AZ compounds, competitor information and therapeutic area
• Conduct professional scientific communication or presentation (become chairperson/presenter when necessary) with key opinion leaders (prominent
• Liaise with local investigators and the External Sponsored Research organization to support research initiatives
• Internally communicate competitive intelligence

• Generate the medical evidence to support the brand strategies in priority Therapeutic Areas (TAs) to meet unmet medical needs

• Idea generation of the company sponsored clinical research
• Oversight and accountability of the operation of the studies
• Initiate research discussions, for example NIS, with customers to develop studies that will fulfil global and local business strategies
• Develop NIS or registry studies to address unmet medical needs
• Develop partnership with OLs in order to develop their capabilities of conducting medical studies

• Provide medical expertise to shape regulatory environment to achieve rapid and high quality market access of AZ products

• Support to develop drug value pack and communicate it to Key Decision Makers
• Support market access activities that shape market understanding of disease, diagnosis and treatment options
• Proactive cross-functional collaboration with regulatory and other teams in drug registration in earlier and broader accessibility aligned to the brand strategy

• Define and deliver training on Medical background of the product for various functions in an organization as required

• Provide effective Medical/clinical trainings to internal colleagues in line with expressed needs of MSL manager and sales managers
• Ensure own knowledge and knowledge of team members of best practices and new relevant developments is up to date

• Govern and ensure overall adherence to processes and regulation (include but not limit to patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with AZ code of conduct, Corporate Governance, Audits requirement, guidelines, codes, policies and procedures
• Ensure that company confidentiality is maintained (i.e. intellectual property, product, strategic and salary information) Discloses potential breach of codes or conducts

Essential for the role

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Medical Affairs
• At least 1 year at AstraZeneca
• Proven consistent performance for the previous two years.

Desirable for the role

• Respiratory experience is preferred
• Post graduate certificates and people management experience is a plus 

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash 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, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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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.