Medical Science Liaison/Medical Advisor – GI Oncology  

50% Field – 50% Office based

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Competitive salary & excellent company benefits

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies

Business Area

Taking a forward-looking approach we look at the world through a different lens. We go above and beyond to find solutions that impact patients – harnessing science with technology and connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem.

We live in a hybrid space – one foot in the scientific world, the other partnering with the business. This is a place for strong communicators, resilient and fast-paced, who bring new ideas to the table then make them a reality.

We are currently looking for a Medical Science Liaison/Medical Advisor to play a leading role in our Oncology team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

The role is responsible for being the first point of contact for any medical/scientific aspect or issue related to the assigned oncology products and therapy area by engaging in Scientific Exchange with AstraZeneca teams, Key External Experts, Health Care Professionals, and Clinical Investigators. The role engages with external experts to identify medical unmet needs, evidence gaps and gain insight, and delivers presentations in a non-promotional scientific context as determined by the global / local Medical Affairs plans. For this position, the successful candidate will have hybrid responsibilities (50% field based; 50% office based with medical affairs responsibilities).

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role broadly includes the following key components:

• Build and maintain robust expertise in your therapeutic area by continuous education, active monitoring of the scientific literature and by participation in national and international congresses and AstraZeneca events

• Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand plan in the local market
• Be a core member of the cross-functional team and drive the implementation of initiatives and projects such as medical education and communication, scientific exchange, mapping and insight gathering and evidence generation within a specific therapy area, ensuring they are medically and scientifically accurate and compliant
• Build, enhance and maintain the engagement with key opinion leaders

• Help set up and provide medical-scientific training and further education in your therapeutic area for AZ personnel
• Proactively contribute medical & clinical expertise and insights to the brand strategy, for the successful launch and life cycle management (LCM) of new & growth products
• Organisation and execution of scientific events such as symposia, other educational initiatives for healthcare professionals
• Providing scientific input into the scoping & horizon scanning meetings, rapid reviews & health technology assessment (clinical section) in collaboration with the market access team
• Organisation of and conducting of local advisory board meetings
• Develop and maintain contacts with Scientific Societies/Communities including attendance at relevant national and international congresses
• Interact with other Medical team members from other countries or other TAs in order to exchange best practice and further shape the role
• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and AstraZeneca Local and Global Policies and Guidelines
• Review promotional and scientific documents for content accuracy and compliance

Other responsibilities may include:

• Respond to medical and scientific queries along with the Medical Information / Patient Safety team
• Discuss with Investigators and review proposals for independent studies (ESR Externally Sponsored Research) and follow the relevant process for managing externally sponsored research
• Management of early access medicine requests as per local policy
• Support the market access team in scientific communication with health care authorities

Essential for the role

• Minimum: Life Sciences Degree. MD, pharmacist or PhD preferable.
• Strong understanding of oncology therapeutic area or ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly
• Professional experience of working in healthcare related industries
• High-level of scientific knowledge and ability to analyse and process clinical and scientific data
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information to various audiences
• Excellent project management ability
• Experience in liaising with healthcare professionals
• Quick self-learner, ability and willingness to work in a team and independently
• Driving license, and willingness to drive within Ireland

Desirable for the role

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, preferentially within Medical Affairs

• Experience in engaging with health care regulatory authorities
• Experience in pre-launch, peri-launch and post-launch phase of a product as part of its life cycle management
• Knowledge of the local regulatory and market access requirements related to medical affairs activities
• Knowledge of the legal and ethical framework and the procedural guidelines that apply to the promotion and approval of medicinal products in Ireland

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. 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.

So, what’s next?  

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

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