Regional Medical Advisor

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global scienceled patientfocused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies.

Job Description / Capsule

Field based scientific experts in assigned therapeutic area that is responsible in the execution of the Medical Affairs Plan(s)

for prelaunch and/or newly launched products/indications. Shapes clinical practice through scientific engagements

partnerships and collaborations with traditional (e.g Specialist KEEs for MSLs & Primary Care Physicians for CSLs) and where

appropriate nontraditional (e.g. policy and decision makers PAGs government innovative solution providers) experts as

well as with internal stakeholders to drive enhanced patient outcomes and the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca

medicines.

Developing and enhancing professional relationships and partnerships with healthcare professionals and other healthcare

ecosystem stakeholders according to the Integrated Engagement Plan. Provides scientific technical and pharmaco

economic information to HCPs and key stakeholders through oneonone discussions and medically lead meetings as

experts and confidence generation activities. Can be involved and may lead evidence generation activities as part of the

implementation of the medical strategy.

Acts as catalysts with a deep understanding of the health system (environment priorities clinical pathways patient

journeys) and its challenges to gather insights and execute according to the medical strategic plans to deliver strategic

scalable & sustainable clinical practice transformations enhancing access to equitable quality care for patients and enabling

the adoption of our innovative medicines.

Scientific Expertise:

• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise in disease state management AstraZeneca products emerging therapies and the competitive landscape.
• Contribute to the development and provide project leadership/ management of the therapeutic area Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP).
• Act as a subject matter expert/resource for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with internal stakeholders in the development and delivery of appropriate training and mentoring needs within therapeutic area.

Scientific Exchange:

• Engage in peertopeer level dialogue with key customers and deliver appropriate clinical/scientific content through utilising the correct channel mix which will differentiate 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 AstraZenecas products and services.
• Provide scientific/clinical support and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and establish relationships with key customers and other scientific thought leaders for engaging them in ongoing scientific dialogue on AstraZeneca products and unsolicited discussions about compounds in development.
• Organize and facilitate scientific events such as MSL events Symposiums Scientific Exchanges Advisory Boards/Expert Panels nonpromotional standalone events Meet the Professor sessions etc. with KEEs and HCPs. Prioritize these events based on their relevance in the patient journey for the related disease.
• Deliver informative lectures at scientific events tailored to healthcare professionals aligning with the field medical.

Customer Insight:

• Effectively identify gather analyse synthesise report and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific/medical environments to internal stakeholders
• Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to medical / product strategy or clinical development based on customer perspectives.
• Partner with traditional and nontraditional stakeholders to identify gaps in the patient experience journey as insights to be included in the medical / product strategies.

Strategic Relationship:

• Develop peerlevel relationships with medical and scientific experts including Healthcare Professionals and collaborate with other internal teams for other key external stakeholders (e.g. policy and decision makers PAGs government innovative solution providers) consistent with Medical objectives.
• Identify preclinical clinical and postmarketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Plans.
• Support data generation activities including participating in reviews of Investigator sponsored studies.
• Looks to broaden the My MA contact list where appropriate to include nontraditional KEEs from government payer groups researchers and clinical advisors who may support practice change initiatives.
• Establish winwin partnerships with traditional and nontraditional stakeholders to deliver on strategic scalable and sustainable solutions addressing patient healthcare access gaps within the ecosystem.

Other:

• Responsible for leveraging digital and innovation / technology as enablers for scientific exchange and creating patient centric solutions.
• Possesses a solid grasp of pharmacovigilance and GxP principles showcasing a clear understanding of their significance. This includes practical knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) various types of clinical studies and requirements for reporting adverse events (AEs).
• Possesses a solid grasp of pharmacovigilance and GxP principles showcasing a clear understanding of their significance. This includes practical knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) various types of clinical studies and requirements for reporting adverse events (AEs).
• Exhibits a robust understanding of the Ethical Interactions Policy along with relevant standards local laws and regulations. Moreover possesses the ability to provide training to others in this domain.
• Adherence to internal processes and AstraZeneca Global Field Medical Standards and the external regulations including but not limited to clinical trials promotional activity (e.g. Local Code of Conduct) and pharmacovigilance activities to meet internal SOP and local regulations.

Education Qualifications Skills and Experience

Essential

• Scientific and or a masters degree in a scientific discipline
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate internally and externally using the different channel mix. Excellent project management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• High level analytical and conceptual thinking

Desirable

• Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. M.D. Ph.D. Pharm.D.)
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry regulatory environment clinical or preclinical research and knowledge of a therapeutic area disease state and treatment.
• Experience with basic research drug discovery drug development and KEE interactions.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were 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 industryleading 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 nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.