AstraZeneca
Pharmaceutical
SeniorMedicalAdvisor-RareDiseases
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“Senior Medical Advisor - Rare Diseases at AstraZeneca. Skills: Medical strategy, Evidence generation, Rare diseases. Define therapy area strategy. Develop local Medical Affairs Plan”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve business goals; Improve healthcare ecosystems; Improve treatment outcomes; Encourage patient care; Enable superior medical services; Drive strategic impact; Support adoption of practices; Improve access to care; Support integration of medicines; Meet local medical requirements; Achieve measurable impact; Strengthen confidence in medicines; Support access decisions; Improve diagnosis; Improve long-term outcomes; Elevate scientific exchange; Ensure timely delivery; Inform internal decisions; Inform external decisions; Embed new science
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Medical degree, 4+ years medical affairs, Pharmaceutical industry experience, MBBS or MD Pharmacology
Nice to Have
Therapeutic experience rare diseases, Shaping clinical practice track record, Experience leading pre-launch programs, Experience advising market access
What You'll Do.
Define therapy area strategy
Develop local Medical Affairs Plan
Identify evidence design
Deliver real-world evidence
Conduct clinical studies
Perform scientific activities
Diagnose care pathway gaps
Transform clinical practice
Build engagement plans
Coordinate collaborator engagement
Prioritize Field Medical Plan
Lead cross-functional initiatives
Ensure operational excellence
Advance equitable access
Gather external insights
Translate insights into strategy
Provide regular updates
Lead educational initiatives
Develop clinical support tools
Provide scientific review
Approve medical materials
Advise marketing on integrity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**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. **Introduction to role:** Office-based Medical Leader who can be a single contributor within a given Therapy Area or for a significant product to ensure the company business unit goals are achieved. Accountable for strategic Therapy Area direction and scientific leadership within the medical engagement function. Embeds deep knowledge of healthcare system practices and gaps, such as environment, priorities, and clinical and patient pathways. This understanding advises actionable strategies for the community Medical Plans. The role is responsible for developing and implementing the medical strategy for the therapeutic focus or product line. This includes confidence and evidence generation activities. The role drives foundational and balanced changes in clinical practice. These changes improve healthcare ecosystems and treatment outcomes. They encourage relevant patient care, shifts in thinking, and enable opportunities for receiving superior medical services aligned with the company’s purpose. Recognizes and incorporates innovation wherever appropriate into Medical Affairs strategic plans and lead in execution to drive strategic and sustainable impact internally and externally to support the adoption of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and treatment approaches. Acts aa motivatorrs of balanced healthcare ecosystem change, improving access to quality care for patients and supporting the integration of our innovative medicines. Ensures that all local medical requirements are met for all product/TA material and will use medical expertise to supply to the marketing direction of the product/TA. You will be recognised as a medical authority in the local marketing
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