Location: Bucharest, Romania

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical Affairs? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Join the Medical Affairs team and make it happen, as Medical Science Liaison. Together we can make this the greatest decade ever in the fight against cancer.

Business Area

A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. Here we are always looking to learn more, welcoming the varied opportunities to expand our horizons or develop expertise. Embrace the unparalleled access to industry-leading research, technology, and pipeline product launches with a footprint in every region. Coupled with our agility and sharp focus on talent development, there is an exciting opportunity to accelerate a rewarding and meaningful career.

What you’ll do

In this function you will be a scientific expert in the field (100 % is dedicated to field interaction) with a specific focus on engaging in high-level scientific exchange, on building and maintaining at highest level scientific partnership with external experts and on understanding and uncovering unmet medical needs and on generating relevant insights.

You will help develop the medical product strategy and its implementation within the framework of the brand plan, mainly based upon the customer insights you gather in the field. Building and maintaining peer level relationship with key external experts to support understanding of the Romanian market & clinical dynamics and to engage with the medical / scientific community in a highly credible, balanced, and objective manner, representing AstraZeneca’s dedication to and excellence in science.

Other responsibilities will include:

·       Work in a cross-functional brand team as a medical-scientific expert in the therapeutic area

·       Development of solid Field Engagement Plans and x-functional Account Management plans

·       Work closely with Regulatory, Market Access, and Marketing and other functions on field related medical issues and help support the oncology compounds during the entire lifecycle.

·       Support local, regional and global AstraZeneca clinical research program and externally sponsored research projects.

·       Help create meaningful real-world evidence data generation projects in collaboration with the brand team across the lifecycle of the brands in your therapeutic areas.

·       Provide medical-scientific input on our sales promotion and other activities, including their implementation and potentially the material used.

·       Help set up and provide medical-scientific training and further education in your therapeutic area for the sales force and other AZ personnel.

·       Organization and execution of scientific events such as symposia, other educational initiatives for healthcare professionals

·       Organization of and participation in (regional) advisory board meetings

·       Build and maintain expertise in your therapeutic area by continuous education and by participation in national and international congresses and AstraZeneca events.

·       Support of the Medical Governance-Team (Medical Information / Patient Safety) in handling of external medical and scientific requests

·       Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and AstraZeneca Local and Global Policies and Guidelines

Your Profile

·       University degree in a health-related or bio-sciences field

·       Good understanding of the execution of field medical affairs plans, previous knowledge and expertise in oncology and/or haemato-oncology is a strong plus.

·       Professional experience of working in the pharmaceutical industry, preferentially as MSL or within Medical Affairs in one of the therapeutic areas mentioned above; experience within Clinical research will also be considered.

·       Thorough knowledge of the local regulatory and market access requirements related to medical affairs activities.

·       Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and ethical framework and the procedural guidelines that apply to the promotion and approval of medicinal products in Romania.

·       Quick self-learner, ability, and willingness to work in a team and independently.

·       Communicative competence and presentation skills

·       Very good command of written and spoken English and Fluent Romanian

·       High-level of scientific knowledge and ability to analyse and process clinical and scientific data.

·       Experience in liaising with healthcare professionals

·       Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information to broad audience types.

·       Driving license

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a phenomenal Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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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.