Regional Medical Advisor -Oncology (Breast Cancer)- South Zone

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 worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies.

BUSINESS AREA

Regional Medical Advisor- Oncology (Breast Cancer)- Hyderabad/Bangalore/Chennai

MEDICAL AFFAIRS

Be part of redefining our future by thinking and acting differently. Be part of delivering our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism Respiratory and Immunology by 2025. We need to build on our heritage and think and act differently to evolve with the healthcare landscape. From becoming a digitally-enabled enterprise to accelerating launches. It means we are forward looking challenge the status quo reflect on insights spot opportunities and act on smart risks.

What youll do

As a Regional Medical Advisor you will be responsible to engage medical / scientific experts in in-depth medical / scientific product or disease area discussions and deliver presentations in a non-promotional scientific context as determined by global / local Medical Affairs plans (and in line with the TA and brand strategy). You also act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders providing medical / scientific knowledge training and support to internal stakeholders on AZs marketed products and compounds in development.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

Develop a strong local KOL network

• Jointly develop the market/local KOL engagement plan with other MSLs 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.

Support clinical trials and investigator engagement

• Provide support to the Global Medicines Development (GMD) team on clinical site identification and patient recruitment for Phase I II & III studies.

• Create opportunities to complement existing flow of clinical data for AZs products in line with stakeholder needs i.e. by identifying pre-clinical clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with the Development Plan and engaging in discussions on the ISS Program with potential investigators.

• Provides support to the internal Global Medicines Development (GMD) team on clinical site identification

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 AZ Global MSL Guide AZ Code of Ethics External Interactions Policy and Standards and Publications Policy along with relevant local industry codes of conduct.

Essential for the role

• MBBS/MD-Pharmacology

• Sound knowledge of basic research drug discovery drug development clinical environment

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry health care or research environment

• Proven ability to understand assimilate and communicate scientific information

• Proven track record to engage and develop lasting relationships with key thought leaders in complex clinical environments

• Existing network within the TA ecosystem with proven ability to influence decision making processes in an ecosystem with multiple influential stakeholders

• Proven demonstration of successful working in complex cross functional teams

• Good Planning and Organizational Skills

• Excellent Scientific knowledge

• Problem solving and Decision making skills

• Ability to develop Strategic Partnerships

• Demonstrate AZ Values consistently

Desirable for the role

• Relevant 1-2 years of experience in Pharma industry preferably in Oncology. Open to look at MD-Pharmacology freshers

Office Working Requirements
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working give us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

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.