Medical Scientific Advisor Hematology (Denmark) Nordic Marketing Company

Do you see yourself as Medical Scientific Advisor - Hematology and want to apply your ambition in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Stockholm Copenhagen Oslo and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science deliver key launches build close collaboration and partnerships with health care.

Introduction to role

The Medical Scientific Advisor is a field-based medical affairs expert with a strong scientific understanding and knowledge of our therapeutic areas. Typically the role encompasses national responsibilities with potential additional Nordic-specific tasks. The MSA is a key driver to the development of the AstraZeneca Medical Therapeutic Area strategy by developing relevant understanding of key collaborator needs & perceptions. The MSA is accountable for creating and implementing medical activity plans relating to AstraZenecas (AZs) portfolio and products across the full life cycle.

The key focus of the MSA is in the pre-launch and launch phase by translating scientific expertise and health care understanding into strategic and tactical initiatives. The MSA will partner with healthcare to (co)-lead transforming care initiatives aligned to AZ core therapy area strategy. The MSA is expected to exhibit collaborative cross-functional working relationships with internal team members as well as close external interactions with external experts and health care partners to prepare for successful launches facilitate clinical trial deliverables and transform care to make an impact for patient outcomes.

Our office is located in Copenhagen but as the role is field based you can live anywhere in Denmark.

Accountabilities

• Medical and Scientific Engagement in pre-launch and launch with external collaborators.

• Lead scientific plans to explore and address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas.

• Develop enhance and maintain external partner engagement by developing and implementing an engagement plan in line with the medical strategy and Medical Activity Plan.

• Proactively build sequential scientific engagement with key external experts medical organizations national collaborators in therapeutic areas and other decision-makers.

• Enable well-informed guidelines and protocols at the time of approval and advocate progress over time in the pre-launch phase to prepare healthcare for launches.

• Activities performed in line with Medical Activity Plan organizing and leading scientific exchange meetings acting as scientific speaker at external meetings and organizing and leading advisory boards.

• Engage KEEs HCPs and other external collaborators by proactively providing on-label scientific updates and information on AZ disease areas and marketed products as part of non-promotional scientific exchange.

• Respond to unsolicited requests for information about AZ products and presenting information in an objective scientifically balanced and substantiated manner.

• Support clinical operation with study management and deliverables across the full spectrum of clinical trials ensuring country allocation site preference and delivery.

• Provide information to investigator/potential investigators on the existence of Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) and Open Innovation (OI) programs.

• Articulate evidence gaps based on insights from the medical evidence team.
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Masters Degree in life sciences or a related field PhD or MD degree is an advantage

• Danish as well as English language skills are required.

• Strong understanding of the Danish healthcare system.

• Drivers license and ability to travel.

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards in collaboration with external partners.

• Ability to understand the Healthcare Systems priorities decision makers and clinical pathways design and delivery identify common barriers to optimal care and how to navigate in partnerships.

• Strategic mentality with ability to operationalize strategy into impactful activities.

• Growth and adaptive approach matching a constantly changing external and internal agenda.

• External-facing focus and pro-active approach with respect to engaging different external partners

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions by acting as an informal leader.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely for a variety of collaborators.

• Cross-functional and collaborative approach: Experience working in cross-functional teams and taking indirect leadership in those to deliver against a shared goal.

• Experience working across the full spectrum of life cycle including pre-launch or launch experience.
  

At AstraZeneca we change the practice of medicine by generating compelling medical evidence that helps physicians better treat patients at every point in their journey. Our high-performing team works together to improve lives by combining science with strategy. We are brave problem solvers who are encouraged to try new ideas in a supportive environment. Our partnerships with experts allow us to communicate evidence that transforms medical practice. Here you will have the opportunity to impact every point in the patient journey while working in a positive environment that values lifelong learning.

I&D
We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca we are empowered to be brave and freely express our views. Our open and inclusive environment encourages everyone to communicate and share their ideas with purpose and confidence. We change the practice of medicine by generating compelling medical evidence that helps physicians better treat patients at every point in their journey. Our culture of openness transparency ambition and drive makes it a supportive place to grow your career. We work together to improve lives making the biggest possible impact for patients science and society.

Ready to make a difference

Welcome with your application in Englishlatestby the 3rd of December 2025!

Applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the application period.

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