Medical Advisor Lung Cancer
Job Summary
Wouldyoulike toyourexpertiseto make an impactin acompanythatfollowsthe scienceand turnsideasintolife-changingmedicinesThenAstraZenecamightbe the one foryou!
AtourMIND site in MilanMedicalAdvisorLungCancerplays acentralroleinshapinghowinnovative therapiesreachpatientscombiningscientificdepthwithstrategicinfluence.
Thispositionconnectsscientificdiscoverywithreal-world practicepartneringcloselywith crossfunctionalcolleaguesto driveimpactfulmedicalplans support clinicaldevelopmentand elevate standards of care inlungcancer. Ready to helpredefinehowlungcanceristreatedwhileworkingalongsideexpertswhoshare a strongscientificmindsetand a clear focus onpatients
Accountabilities
Lead the planning andexecutionofresearchandscientificprojects forassignedlungcancerproducts in line with global andlocalpolicies and timelines.
Contributeto thedefinitionand delivery of the Product Business Plan forassignedbrandsaligningmedicalstrategy withbroaderbusinessobjectives.
Design andimplementthe NationalMedicalPlan forassignedproducts setting clear strategiesobjectivesandmeasurableoutcomes.
Collaboratecloselywith themedicalfield teamprovidingscientifictrainingdiseasearea updates andguidancetoshaperobustlocalmedicalplans.
DriveItalianparticipationin international clinicaldevelopmentbymaintainingstrong links with global Product Teams andrelevantstakeholders.
Partner with the ClinicalResearchManager toensuretimely high-qualitylocalimplementationof global clinical trialswithinagreedmilestones and budgets.
Forlocalstudiesauthorprotocolsoverseedata management andanalysispreparefinalstudy reports and securetimelydisseminationandpublicationofresults.
Provideexpertscientificinput toRegulatoryAffairs forregistrationdossiers andothersubmissionsensuringalignmentwith headquartersguidanceand nationalrequirements.
Support Marketing inmaintaininghighscientificstandardsacrosspromotionalmaterialsscientificeventssymposiaand educationalinitiatives.
Work with Training toensurethe Field Forcereceivesaccuratecurrentandclinicallyrelevantinformation onassignedproducts anddiseaseareas.
Support the Field Force in interactions withhealthcareprofessionalsthroughongoingupdates ontherapeuticadvancesand product data.
Builddevelopandsustainstrongrelationshipswith key opinion leaders and thewiderscientificcommunity inlungcancer.
Review anddiscussexternallysponsoredresearchproposalswith sponsors and collaborate with the MEOR manageraccordingtointernalprocedures.
Support the MEOR manager inoperationalactivitiesrelatedtoevidencegeneration andoutcomesresearch.
Respondtomedicalinformation requests withtimelybalancedandscientificallysoundanswers.
Conductallactivities andmanageaccountrelationshipsin line with CompanyValues Code ofConductinternalguidelinesandItalianlegislation.
EssentialSkills/Experience
Scientific Degree (MedicalDegreehighlypreferred)
Understandingof sales and marketing andpharmaceuticalmedicalinformation
Knowledge oflegislationrelevanttopharmaceuticalindustry
Abilitytomanageincoming data and/or requestsin atimelymannerandescalatewhenappropriate
Knowledge ofpharmaceuticalenvironment
Experience in Medical AffairsDepartmentasMSL or Medical Advisor
Strong leadership capabilities
Excellentinterpersonalskills
Extensiveexperienceinrelationshipand stakeholder managementexperience
Proficiency in English andItalian
DesirableSkills/Experience
MedicalDegree
QualifiedDoctor in therelevantTA
MedicalDegree andfurtherdegree inOncologyor Genetics
PhD in therelevantTA
Whenweputunexpectedteams in thesameroomweunleashboldthinking with the power toinspirelife-changingmedicines.In-personworkinggivesustheplatformweneedtoconnect workatpaceand challengeperceptions.Thatswhywework onaverage a minimum ofthreedays per week from the office. Butthatdoesntmeanwerenotflexible.Webalance theexpectationofbeingin the officewhilerespectingindividualflexibility. Joinusinouruniqueandambitiousworld.
AstraZenecaoffersanenvironmentwherescientificcuriositymeetscommercial impact working side by side with diverseexpertswhoshare knowledge
challengeassumptionsandmovequicklyfrom idea toimplementation.
Colleaguescollaborateacrossfunctionsgeographiesandexternalnetworkssuchasresearchcentresacademiaandpatientcommunities learning frombothsuccess andfailurewhileshaping future standards ofcancercare. With a strong pipeline room toexperimentandvisibleimpact onpatientslivesthisisa place togrowskills takeinitiativeandseehowboldthinking cantranslateintorealchange!
Ifthisrolematchesyourexperienceandambitionsnowto joinusintransformingoutcomesfor people living withlungcancer.
Date Posted
07-mag-2026Closing Date
21-mag-2026AstraZeneca 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more