Medical Advisor/ Senior Medical Advisor (Renal)

Do you have expertise in, and passion for providing medical and scientific support? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization 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. We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear – shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalize and scale it.

BUSINESS AREA – Hong Kong

Welcome to Hong Kong, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you

• Flexible Medical Benefit for you to better take care of well-being of yourself and your family
• Bright and vibrant work environment
• Top up employer MPF contribution

We’re bringing transformative drugs to those that need them the most by combining continuous new launches with unique solutions across the whole patient journey. It’s how we are able to truly make a difference to the quality of lives and answer huge unmet patient needs.

United by our local sense of belonging, there’s never been a better time to join a progressing team. Countless opportunities to learn from the best global talent, this is a place for those who want to be challenged and empowered to do the things they never thought possible.

What you’ll do

As a Medical Advisor/Senior Medical Advisor (Renal) under our Medical Team, you will be providing medical and clinical expertise in priority therapeutic areas and builds AZ scientific leadership. The role will work very closely with the cross functional team and the Medical Affairs Manager to deploy and adapt Medical Affairs strategy to the local market including tactics and execution.

Your job responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapy area to provide therapeutic and product expertise and to support the development of medical strategy
• Provide medical support such as reviewing promotion materials to ensure compliance, engagement of KOLs and providing medical information in response to both internal and external customers

• Provide medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes including national congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchange meetings, publications, CMEs to meet identified needs

 Essential for the role

• University graduate in medical science, pharmacy, pharmacology or related discipline
• At least 2 years’ experience in Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry
• Medical/Scientific knowledge in the responsible disease area
• Competent in Adverse Drug Reaction reporting in compliance with local regulations
• Possess a high ethical standard and knowledge of the HKAPI Code of Practices
• Strategic mindset, strong problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent in both written and spoken English and Chinese

Desirable for the role

• Possess Hong Kong Registered Pharmacist License
• MSc, PharmD, or PhD in a scientific discipline
• 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. 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.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

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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.