Introduction to role:
Are you ready to turn scientific insight into better outcomes for people facing gynaecological and genito-urinary cancers across Piemonte, Val D’Aosta, Liguria and Sardegna? Do you see yourself building trusted partnerships that translate evidence into practice and access where it matters most?

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for all medical and scientific aspects of assigned medicines, leading scientific exchange with Key External Experts, Health Care Professionals, clinical investigators, and cross-functional AstraZeneca teams. Your work will uncover unmet needs and evidence gaps, shape study feasibility, and inform regional access decisions so that practice-changing therapies reach those who need them. By fusing science with strategy and collaborating across functions, you will help advance our oncology pipeline and support our ambition to transform how cancer is treated.

Accountabilities:

• Scientific Exchange Leadership: Engage external specialists in high-quality, non-promotional scientific dialogue to surface unmet needs, evidence gaps, and insights that guide medical strategy and clinical practice.
• Competitive Intelligence Input: Provide medical input to competitive intelligence, critically reviewing competitor data and scientific materials to inform positioning and strategy.
• Trial Enablement and Issue Resolution: Partner with Medical Advisors/Medical Lead and Clinical Operations to support site selection and feasibility for national and international trials, proactively handling issues during implementation and conduct.
• Externally Sponsored Research Facilitation: Collect and discuss proposals for independent studies (ESR) with investigators; complete company evaluation forms according to SOP to enable robust external research.
• Field Medical Planning and Budget Stewardship: Identify local medical needs and define the Local Field Medical Plan in alignment with Italian and HQ strategies and existing alliances; manage the local medical budget to deliver impactful projects.
• Cross-Functional Implementation: Build partnerships with the Area Business Manager to implement the Field Medical Plan through regular contacts and team meetings that drive consistent execution.
• Regional Access Alignment: Support Regional and Local Access Managers to align local scientific plans with regional priorities, engaging with regional Health Authorities and managing scientific issues related to formulary inclusion of company medicines.
• Medical Information and Safety Support: Collaborate with Medical Advisers/Medical Lead and Patient Safety to manage adverse events, including collection of follow-up information, and respond to medical information requests.
• Global Medical Team Representation: Act as country delegate for assigned Global Medical Team activities, actively participating and supporting as needed to ensure alignment and shared learning.
• Compliance and Governance: Manage all activities and account relationships in accordance with Company Values, Code of Conduct, internal guidelines/procedures, and Italian legislation.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience as MSL in Oncology or strong scientific background in Oncology (Medical Doctor or PhD)
• Scientific Degree.
• Fundamental knowledge of basic research, drug development, clinical environment
• Fundamental knowledge of the local regulatory requirements related to medical affairs activities
• Communication skills, including communicating detailed technical, scientific, or medical information
• Ability to work in team and co-work in alliance
• Leadership capabilities, interpersonal and entreprenueurial skills
• Project management experience
• Fluency in Italian and proven ability to present complex scientific content to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in written/spoken English
•  Ability to travel regularly across the assigned territory

​Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Established network with Gynaecological or Genito-Urinary  Key External Experts and investigators across Piemonte, Val d’Aosta, Liguria and Sardegna
• Experience in product launch preparation and execution
• Experience engaging with regional Health Authorities and supporting scientific projects related to formulary inclusion
• Familiarity with real-world evidence generation, data synthesis, and insight translation
• Experience facilitating Externally Sponsored Research and navigating SOP-driven processes
• Strong stakeholder mapping skills and field medical planning expertise
• Demonstrated success in alliance co-work and multi-company collaborations
• Ability to travel regularly across the assigned territory

We carefully consider all applications, including those from candidates eligible under Italian Protected Categories legislation (Art. 1 and Art. 18, L. 68/99).

Why AstraZeneca:
Here, science meets strategy to create evidence that changes medical practice for people affected by cancer—patients, families, and caregivers. You will work in an open, supportive environment where bold ideas are encouraged, unexpected teams gather in the same room to unleash fresh thinking, and knowledge flows freely across functions. We value kindness alongside ambition, empowering you to try, learn, and iterate as you help move practice-changing therapies through the patient journey. Your contribution will directly touch lives while accelerating a pipeline aimed at redefining cancer treatment.

Call to Action:
If you are ready to shape cancer care across Piemonte, Val d’Aosta, Liguria and Sardegna apply today and turn your expertise into impact!

We offer:

Salary range: 69.475,20 - 104.212,80 EUR Annual;

Contract Level: A3;

CBA: Chemical-Pharmaceutical;

Full-time;

Permanent position; 

Benefits: 

In addition to the Gross Base Salary, we offer: 

• Annual bonus in accordance with company policies in effect from time to time and subject to periodic review;

• Participation bonus in accordance with company policies in effect from time to time and subject to periodic review;

• Wellbeing benefits (welfare, insurance, psychological support, etc.) in accordance with company policies in effect from time to time and subject to periodic review;

• Company car in accordance with company policies in effect from time to time and subject to periodic review;

Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, internal organizational equity and other relevant factor.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.