Medical Communications & Information

Job Title: Medical Communications & Information

• GCL : D1/D2/D3

• Experience required: 7 to 11 years of proven ability

• Role Type: Individual Contributor

• Shift: 2 PM - 11 PM IST (Transport available as per company policy)

• Location: Manyata Tech Park Bangalore

About AstraZeneca:

AstraZeneca is 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 disease. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to apply your scientific acumen to provide essential license to operate and related services for the OBU Medical Communications and Information (MCi) team Join our team and support our external facing interactions with HCPs including self-service chatbot conversations. We are on a journey of growth and evolution finding innovative ways to translate value for the business and our patients. A focused LTO team will ensure expertise excellence and scalability as AstraZenecas pipeline continues to expand.

Accountabilities:

• Apply scientific knowledge and insights about therapeutic areas healthcare systems products disease management emerging therapies and the competitive landscape. Coordinate this with regulatory environment knowledge to compose compelling medical content and communications.
• Duties involve handling Medical Information requests (point-and-click custom advanced local market inquiries and call backs) creating and maintaining the SR database and developing and maintaining chatbot conversations
• Team members will be aligned to a primary Therapy Area/product and will flex across multiple tumor types to meet business needs and priorities with agility and flexibility
• Collaborate with MCi staff and key collaborators to provide LTO services with excellence and develop and disseminate scientific content to meet customer LTO needs
• Support HCPs through delivery of high-quality timely customer-focused medical information
• Contribute to MCi processes to drive operational excellence efficiency and digital innovation

Scientific Content/Brand Partnership

• Lead/Support the development review and maintenance of scientific communication materials (e.g. MIRs Standard responses and chatbot conversations) in collaboration with the MCi team and Medical Affairs

HCP Engagement

• Create scientifically balanced responses to medical information inquiries from Health Care Providers to support the appropriate use of AstraZeneca products. Address point and click custom and escalated inquiries from local markets including call backs
• Identify analyze and report trends and medical and scientific insights to stakeholders to inform business strategy and scientific content and communication needs

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD preferred MD PhD or equivalent)
• Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in drug or medical information within the pharmaceutical industry or a comparable role in healthcare clinical hospital or medical communications settings.

Desirable Requirements

• Clinical and healthcare systems expertise
• Scientific literature evaluation and analysis
• Scientific/medical writing communication and content creation (e.g. MIRs SRs chatbot conversations)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Project Time management and organizational skills including resilience and working with Ambiguity or Complexity
• Aptitude in utilizing technology/platforms
• Experience developing digital content and/or digital content strategy highly desired
• Promotional review and/or medical review experience
• Ability to apply local regulatory legal and compliance requirements to Medical Affairs activities and drug information delivery

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives 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.

At AstraZeneca we are driven by a bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our dynamic environment is fueled by partnerships that bring together diverse minds to share expertise and skills. We thrive on collaboration working cross-functionally and externally to make impactful advances in medicine. With access to industry-leading research and technology youll have the opportunity to accelerate a rewarding career while contributing to life-changing outcomes for patients.

Ready to make a difference Apply now and be part of our journey to transform patient care!

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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.