Medical Advisor

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Medical Advisor

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation 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.

ROLE SUMMARY

An external and internal facing role (50% at least in the field) that provides medical and clinical expertise in priority therapeutic areas and builds AZ scientific leadership. The role focuses on the development of professional relationships with KEEs, building deep scientific understanding of AstraZeneca compounds by engaging KEEs in clinical research, ESRs, scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings. In addition, the Medical Advisor will input into Brand Strategy and LCM and take the lead in the design and implementation of medical activities aligned with Brand Strategy. Further internal accountabilities include the delivery of medical education and clinical support to medical professionals, training sales teams and involvement in development of brand strategy.

May take responsibility as Nominated Signatory reviewer for activities and promotional materials. May lead Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance within a particular market.

What you’ll do

Build, enhance and maintain the engagement with scientific leaders

• 50% of time in field engaging HCPs and key external stakeholders’ engagement
• Proactively identify HCPs with high levels of scientific expertise in local treatment practice to collaborate on specific medico marketing activities.
• Development and implementation of KEE engagement plan in collaboration with line manager and TA lead.
• Develop database of Key opinion leaders and provide recommendations for advisory board participation, potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate.
• Develop own scientific knowledge and 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.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products, presenting such information in an objective, scientifically balanced, substantiated manner.

Develop or initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in priority disease area(s)

• Discuss potential involvement in ESR and RWEs. Interact in the field with KOLs for clinical trials, ESRs.
• Able to conduct discussions on clinical trials in terms of study design and feasibility

To establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated and effective medical input

• Provide the AZ internal stakeholders with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice, trends and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment, competitive intelligence.
• Provide medical input for the development of company’s Brand plans.
• Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand 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 programmes including national congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchange meetings, publications, CMEs to meet identified needs.
• Provide medical input to global protocols, study feasibility and local customer’s research initiatives.

Provide medical input into the Life Cycle Management of priority brands and TAs to meet unmet medical needs

• Participate as key member of brand team as strategic partner towards LCM actions.
• Develop NIS or registry studies to address unmet medical needs.
• Initiate discussions with customers to develop studies that will fulfil global and local business strategies.

Corporate responsibility, Governance and ensuring overall adherence to processes and regulation

• Provide medical input to the creation, development and agreement of promotional material and ensure all material is in line with internal SOPs Support Clinical team to select appropriate investigators and sites optimizing quality, delivery, and commercial benefit.
• Ensures compliance with AZ code of Ethics, Corporate Governance, Audits requirement, guidelines, codes, policies, and procedures, discloses potential breach.
• Ensures that company confidentiality is maintained (i.e. intellectual property, product, strategic and salary information)
• Ensures that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.
• Timely reports (as per respective procedures): health/environment/wellbeing related accidents; adverse events that you became aware about; change in status of your Conflict of Interest.

Continuously demonstrate development of scientific expertise in disease area(s) of company focus

• Positive engagement and response to coaching and feedback received from line manager and TA lead.
• In daily work takes time to reflect on customer interactions and works on areas agreed with line manager as priorities for development.
• Develop behaviours leading to enhanced effectiveness as outlined in Competency definitions.
• Proactively demonstrate the AZ Values
• Active participation in AZ training, projects, and meetings depending on development needs

Only applications based in Karachi will be considered.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine is required.
• Postgraduate master degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of solid & consistent performance in Medical affairs role
• Strategic & scientific mindset
• Successful experience of driving cross-functional projects
• Oncology therapy area experience is a must.
• Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments
• Excellent Communication, Influence, planning & organizational skills
• Excellent Scientific knowledge
• Ability to develop Strategic Partnerships

Desirable for the role

• Knowledge of company products and allocated therapeutic areas, expertise at relevant TA 
• Acts independently, is willing to take on challenges, and is able to say no to stakeholders when necessary
• Sets high standards of work and makes others accountable for achieving outstanding performance

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.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

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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.