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Office based medical leader who can be a single contributor as well as be responsible for a team within a given Therapy Area or for a significant product to ensure the company business unit goals are achieved. Accountable for strategic Therapy Area direction and scientific leadership within the Medical Affairs Team.
Embeds a deep healthcare system practices and gaps understanding that can translate into actionable strategies within the local Medical Plans. Accountable for developing and execution of the Therapy Area/Product Medical Affairs Plans composed of confidence and evidence generation activities. Recognizes and incorporates innovation wherever appropriate into Medical Affairs strategic plans and lead in execution to drive strategic and sustainable impact internally and externally.
Ensures that all local medical requirements are met for all product/TA material and will use medical expertise to contribute to the marketing direction of the product/TA. Collaborate with relevant cross-functional teams to identify, activate and measure scalable healthcare practice shaping initiatives. Works to ensure operational excellence and collaborates with compliance to ensure adherence to company standards.
Typical Accountabilities
Medical strategy and clinical input
- Ensure the Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP) and MSL activities are prioritized and aligned with the Medical Affairs Strategic Plans.
- Work closely with the Medical Affairs Team and cross functional team to provide input to medical and product strategies.
- Drive prioritization of activities across the team to ensure appropriate focus on portfolio priorities.
- Identify opportunities and initiate discussions on potential strategic, scalable & sustainable clinical practice transformations initiatives.
- Ensure the team leverages Digital and innovation / technology as an enabler for patient centric solutions.
- Leverage technology and available data to drive data-driven decisions.
- Provide regular updates to team and broader organization on delivery versus plan.
- Drive Medically led/co-led, based initiatives on identified gaps that contribute to an overarching plan mapped to drive positive patient outcomes.
- Lead educational initiatives and provide scientific expertise to support the integration of new medical advancements into clinical practice.
Medical Governance Oversight
- Provides expert scientific support and approval on product materials involving large or complex drugs.
- Advises the marketing team as a medical healthcare expert ensuring the medical and scientific accuracy of outgoing materials.
Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- A medical degree with specialization or appropriate experience in the required product or disease area.
- Extensive experience in the Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry.
- Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Desirable
- MBBS, MD.
- Innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
- Experience with basic research, drug discovery and development.
- Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs department.
- Team Management experience.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
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