Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop a strong local KOL network
- Jointly develop the market/local KOL engagement plan with Medical Team identify and segment KOLs according to their scientific interest and related affiliations and build the KOL network pre- and post-launch.
- Engage with KOLs using deep scientific expertise and knowledge of AZs marketed products and compounds in development.
- Engage in scientific exchange
- Engage with the medical / scientific community in a highly credible balanced/objective way representing AZs dedication to and excellence in science
- Prepare and give relevant high level medical science presentations at congresses symposia and scientific meetings
- Provide support for content development agreeing agendas and delivery of effective clinical presentations e.g. advisory boards
- Help to develop medical science literature i.e. write edit and publish scientific articles and papers
- Build capability of other internal and external stakeholders
- Act as a subject matter expert for external clinical / scientific stakeholders
- Help to build stakeholders understanding about potential solutions to their needs e.g. extended access programs approaches to diagnostic testing etc.
- Respond to unsolicited stakeholder inquiries and provide focused balanced and objective clinical / scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZenecas currently available products including questions regarding off-label uses and products under development when appropriate to do so
- Act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders
- Support the sales force and other departments with medical science information (e.g. disease and treatment) and training
- Effectively gather analyze synthesize and forward relevant new knowledge and meaningful insights about the external scientific / medical / regulatory environment to internal colleagues
- Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to brand strategy and GMD based on stakeholders perspectives
- Review promotional and scientific documents for content accuracy and compliance
- Be compliant
- Successfully complete all training requirements including product examinations and certifications
- Comply with all external regulations and internal policies
- Ensure understanding of the MGH Code of Ethics External Interactions Policy and Standards and Publications Policy along with relevant local industry codes of conduct.
Salary: Competitive
Essential Requirement: Medical degree