AstraZeneca
healthcare
MedicalScienceLiaison/MedicalAdvisor
“Medical Science Liaison/Medical Advisor at AstraZeneca. Skills: Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor, Oncology. 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. engages with external experts to identify medical unmet needs, evidence gaps and gain insight, and delivers prese”
What You'll Achieve.
address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas; ensure alignment with the brand plan in the local market; drive the implementation of initiatives and projects; ensure they are medically and scientifically accurate and compliant; Proactively contribute medical & clinical expertise and insights to the brand strategy, for the successful launch and life cycle management (LCM) of new & growth products
Industry & Context.
50% Field – 50% Office based, Driving license, and willingness to drive within Ireland
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Life Sciences Degree, 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, 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
Nice to Have
MD, pharmacist or PhD preferable, 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
What You'll Do.
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
Health Care Professionals
and Clinical Investigators
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
hybrid responsibilities (50% field 50% office based with medical affairs responsibilities)
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
mapping and insight gathering and evidence generation within a specific therapy area
ensuring they are medically and scientifically accurate and compliant
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
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
engaging in Scientific Exchange with AstraZeneca teams, Key External Experts, Health Care Professionals, and Clinical Investigators; Be a core member of the cross-functional team; Interact with other Medical team members from other countries or other TAs in order to exchange best practice and further shape the role; Support the market access team in scientific communication with health care authorities
Communication Scope
communication and presentation skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information to various audiences
Process & Methodology
Excellent project management ability
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