Job Description

Geography or account based scientific experts in assigned territory covering an assigned therapeutic area that is responsible in the execution of the Medical Affairs Plan(s) for pre-launch and/or newly launched products/indications.

Possess extensive scientific expertise in their designated therapeutic areas and are responsible for providing crucial scientific support for AstraZeneca's assigned molecules to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and Key External Experts (KEEs) and are instrumental in fostering scientific partnerships within major hospitals and institutions in their assigned territory. Operates with in-depth understanding of the patient journey and its associated requirements within their territory bridging the gap between local and national product strategies.

Embed a comprehensive healthcare system understanding with a 360 view of the entire healthcare ecosystem within every responsible HCO (Healthcare Organization), aiding in a holistic approach to patient care. Acts as catalysts, with a deep understanding of the localized health system (environment, priorities, clinical pathways, patient journeys) and its challenges, to gather insights and execute according to the medical strategic plans to deliver strategic, scalable & sustainable clinical practice transformations, enhancing access to equitable quality care for patients and enabling the adoption of our innovative medicines.
 

Scientific Expertise

• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise in disease state management, AstraZeneca products, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.

• Contribute to the development and provide project leadership/management of the therapeutic area Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP).

• Share pertinent information regarding clinical trials and scientific treatment trends with healthcare professionals in their respective areas of expertise.

• Supports training of AstraZeneca’s internal stakeholders to enhance their scientific understanding of the molecule or disease area.

Scientific Exchange

• Segment and prioritize engagements with healthcare institutions, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and creating positive patient impact.

• Identify and establish relationships with key customers and other scientific thought leaders for engaging them in ongoing scientific dialogue on AstraZeneca products and unsolicited discussions about compounds in development.

• Identify, assess, and engage with Local Medical Societies, Hospitals/Institutions, Payers, Health Care Professionals (including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, etc.), and Key External Experts (KEEs) in accordance with the therapeutic area's medical strategy.

• Concentrate efforts on healthcare institutions and their Multi-Disciplinary Teams pertaining to the assigned therapy area. Collaborate closely with these teams to ensure a holistic approach to patient care within the healthcare ecosystem.

• Organize and facilitate scientific events such as MSL events, Symposiums, Scientific Exchanges, Advisory Boards/Expert Panels, non-promotional standalone events, Meet the Professor sessions, etc., with KEEs and HCPs. Prioritize these events based on their relevance in the patient journey for the related disease.

• Deliver informative lectures at scientific events tailored to healthcare professionals, aligning with the field medical communication strategy.

• Expand outreach by visiting a broader spectrum of Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and Key External Experts (KEEs) within the assigned territory and Therapy Area to enhance scientific engagement and awareness.

• Engage with local or global clinical study projects within the therapeutic area, coordinating with Clinical Research Operations when necessary (participation in Site Initiation Visits, Investigators Meetings, and recruitment improvement efforts).

• Collaborate with KEEs on study proposals (ESR or Local Study) and/or publications of interest to AstraZeneca.

Customer Insights

• Effectively identify, gather, analyse, synthesise, report and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific/medical environments to internal stakeholders

• Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to medical / brand strategy or clinical development based on customer perspectives.

• Partner with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to identify gaps in the patient experience journey as insights to be included in the medical / product strategies.

Access

• Enhance medicine accessibility within designated healthcare institutions by actively integrating into their healthcare framework. Partner with payers and offer medical-scientific presentations tailored to the therapeutic area's medical strategy and the Key Account Plan, adhering to the Unified Key Account Management approach.

• Gain a deep insight into the patient experience and the specific scientific requirements of the assigned institutions. Suggest and implement scientifically grounded collaborations to bolster access to medications and health resources.

• Demonstrate the intrinsic value and efficacy of medicines, ensuring that healthcare institutions recognize their importance and benefits for optimal patient care.

• Partnership with traditional and non-traditional stakeholder to identify gaps in the patient experience journey as insights to be included in the medical / brand strategies

Qualifications

• Scientific and or a master’s degree in a scientific discipline

• Possesses foundational skills in presentation, negotiation, and leadership techniques.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of market access and Pharmacoeconomics.

• Exhibits strong interpersonal networking abilities with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Displays excellent oral written /communication skills.

• Familiar with foundations of Project Management

• Available for business trips as needed.

• Possesses a foundational understanding of the pharmaceutical business.

• Previous experience as an MSL (Medical Science Liaison) or equivalent role is preferred.

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, clinical or preclinical research, and knowledge of a therapeutic area disease state and treatment.