AstraZeneca
Healthcare
MedicalScienceLiaison,R&I,Gulf
“Medical Science Liaison, R&I, Gulf at AstraZeneca. Skills: Scientific expertise, Stakeholder engagement, Medical strategy. Engage in scientific discussions with KEEs. Present scientific data to KEEs”
What You'll Achieve.
Generate actionable insights; Shape Medical and Brand strategy; Foster scientific partnerships; Foster strategic partnerships; Advance disease understanding; Achieve evidence-based changes in medical practice; Enhance value of AZ products; Enhance appropriate use of AZ products; Enhance disease management; Drive better clinical decisions; Enhance medication accessibility; Transform care; Improve patient outcomes
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience with healthcare environment in UAE/Gulf, Fluency in English, Bachelor’s degree in medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or biomedical sciences, Synthesizing scientific information, Communicating scientific information effectively, Work in matrix multicultural organizations, Collaborate effectively with commercial counterparts, Exceptional communication skills, Excellent problem-solving ability, Negotiation skills, Good business judgment, High sense of urgency, Commitment to excellence, Excellent planning skills, Excellent organizational skills, Demonstrated leadership, Demonstrated initiative, Ability to work in a self-directed manner
Nice to Have
Postgraduate degree, Demonstrated business acumen, Track record of end-to-end project management, Respiratory biologics experience, Specialty care experience, Full understanding of medical role, Supporting patient access to evidence-based treatment, Pharmaceutical industry experience, Previous clinical experience as HCP, Established track record of research
What You'll Do.
Engage in scientific discussions with KEEs
Present scientific data to KEEs
Generate actionable insights from KEEs
Communicate insights to brand team
Shape Medical and Brand strategy
Forge relations with external stakeholders
Foster scientific partnerships
Foster strategic partnerships
Expand KEEs to non-traditional stakeholders
Engage in scientific discussions
Discuss medical advancements
Prioritize accounts based on patient care
Map multidisciplinary teams
Provide understanding of local medical community
Provide understanding of clinical practice trends
Provide understanding of HCP insight
Provide understanding of gaps in scientific knowledge
Provide understanding of patient journey
Provide understanding of disease management
Foster scientific partnerships with KEEs
Advance disease understanding
Achieve evidence-based changes in medical practice
Interact with medical community
Identify potential speakers
Train speakers for local events
Provide recommendations for advisory board participants
Provide recommendations for round table participants
Serve as faculty for advisory board meetings
Serve as facilitators for advisory board meetings
Present scientific data to HCPs
Facilitate continuing medical education events
Support evidence generation in the region
Collect actionable insights
Share actionable insights
Enhance value of AZ products
Enhance appropriate use of AZ products
Enhance disease management
Engage in strategic planning meetings
Engage in medical-scientific presentations
Drive better clinical decisions
Enhance medication accessibility
Organize scientific events
Facilitate scientific events
Transform care within hospitals
Improve patient outcomes within hospitals
Demonstrate expertise of AZ products
Demonstrate expertise of emerging therapies
Demonstrate expertise of competitors
Demonstrate expertise of patient trends
Demonstrate expertise of treatment trends
Demonstrate expertise of clinical trials
Demonstrate expertise of scientific activities
Update expertise and knowledge
Provide understanding of local medical community
Provide understanding of clinical practice
Provide understanding of trends
Provide understanding of gaps in scientific knowledge
Provide understanding of medical treatment options
Provide understanding of guidelines
Provide scientific support at AZ sponsored events
Plan regional medical activities
Execute regional medical activities
Respond to unsolicited requests for information
Present information objectively
Present information in a balanced manner
Present information in a substantiated manner
Present information with scientific tone
Present information with scientific content
Present information free of promotional messages
Present information truthfully
Present information not misleading
Demonstrate appropriate response to questions
Document provision of accurate scientific data
Respond to unsolicited scientific questions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with commercial counterparts; Work with brand team; Engage with medication access stakeholders; Engage with institutional decision makers; Engage with other external stakeholders; Work with healthcare institutions; Work with multidisciplinary teams; Work with internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
Scientific presentations; Facilitate discussions; Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
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