Medical Advisor – Oncology

    Medical Advisor – Oncology

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.

Join a high-performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces.

 
SITE DESCRIPTION 

AstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working; all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.  

ROLE SUMMARY

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company.  We are dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. Our business is organised to deliver our growth through innovation strategy and achieve our purpose of pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Our R&D and Commercial functions promote accelerated decision making and the launches of new medicines across our therapy areas – Oncology/Haematology, Biopharmaceuticals (covering Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism; Respiratory & Immunology; and Infectious Disease), and Rare Diseases. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.

Inspired by our Values and what science can do, we are focused on accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society and our shareholders.  We are committed to operating sustainably, in a way that recognises the interconnection between business growth, the needs of society and the limitations of our planet.

We are leaders and scientific partners in transforming healthcare, putting patients at the heart of everything we do. We are an industry-leading Medical Affairs team, generating and communicating compelling medical evidence that changes the practice of medicine for the benefit of patients and shapes the future of AstraZeneca.

The Field-based Medical Manager is responsible for executing the medical strategy for a number of products, both marketed and pre-launch within the AZ oncology portfolio. The Field-Based Medical Manager is a scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expert responsible for providing medical and scientific leadership for AstraZeneca’s (AZ) products, new indications, and compounds in development.

Field-based Medical Manager is a hybrid role with medical manager and MSL responsibilities, and also requires interactions with key medical authorities, professional associations and patient groups, as required.

What you’ll do

Scientific Expertise:

• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise in disease state management, AZ products, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape
• Contribute to the development and provide project leadership/ management of the therapeutic area Medical Plan
• Act as a subject matter expert/resource for internal and external stakeholders. This includes the participation in cross functional team meetings and the generation of medical, evidence and other strategic plans.
• To work with internal stakeholders in the development and delivery of appropriate training and mentoring needs within therapeutic area

Scientific Exchange:

• Engage in peer-to-peer level dialogue with key customers and deliver appropriate clinical/scientific information that differentiates AstraZeneca products from those of other companies
• Respond to unsolicited customer inquiries and provide focused and balanced clinical / scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products and services.
• Provide scientific/clinical support and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide scientific/clinical support and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including leading and execution of medical meetings such as advisory boards, round table meetings or scientific exchange meetings in line with medical strategy where required.
• Identify and establish relationships with key customers and other scientific thought leaders for the purpose of engaging them in ongoing scientific dialogue on  AstraZeneca products and compounds in development

Customer Insight:

• Effectively identify, gather, analyze, synthesize  and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific/medical/regulatory environments to internal stakeholders
• Provide internal stakeholders with actionable insights related to brand strategy or clinical development based on customer perspectives

Strategic Relationship:

• Develop peer-level relationships with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals and other key external stakeholders (key medical authorities, payers, regulators, professional associations, patient groups etc) consistent with Medical objectives
• Reactively respond to pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study concepts from investigators in alignment with Medical Plan
• Support data generation activities including participating in reviews of Investigator sponsored studies
• Support recruitment of global and local AZ studies including sharing of site specific feedback for clinical trials in NZ.

Core Accountabilities:

• Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the NZ Code of Practice and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role. Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards on time. Report potential issues of non-compliance.
• Adherence to internal processes and external regulations including but not limited to clinical trials, promotional activity (e.g. Medicines Australia Code of Conduct) and pharmacovigilance activities to meet internal SOP and local regulations.
• Oversee and handle the medical budget related to NZ for the oncology portfolio.
• Leaders with accountability for GXP areas are expected to understand the legal and regulatory requirements of their roles in providing appropriate resources (which could be human, financial, material, facilities, and equipment) to maintain the Quality system and continually improve its effectiveness

Only applications in KSA will be considered.

Essential for the role 

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. 

Essential Capabilities: 

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine or pharmacy is required
• Post-graduate master’s degree is an advantage
• Oncology experience is a must.
• Minimum of 2 years of solid and consistent performance in Medical Affairs role
• Strategic and scientific mindset
• Successful experience of driving cross-functional projects
• Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments
• Excellence Communication, Influence, Planning and 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 therapy area
• Acts independently, is willing to take on challenges, and can 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.