Medical Advisor GI/GU
Job Title: Medical Advisor GI/GU Oncology
Introduction to role
At AstraZeneca, we are a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are more than just one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies; we are pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-saving breakthrough medicines that improve patients’ lives. In this endeavor, Medical Affairs is a key strategic partner in shaping the optimal performance of AstraZeneca brands.
Accountabilities
As a Medical Advisor in the GI/GU therapeutic area, you will be a core member of the brand team, working closely with the medical affairs manager to take the medical lead through building scientific partnerships with Key External Experts (KEE) and other healthcare professionals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading strategic and educational medical affairs projects.
- Building and executing pre-launch strategies.
- Engaging with key external experts in the therapeutic area.
- Providing key medical input to marketing, sales, and market access teams.
- Delivering high-quality, up-to-date scientific and medical information to customers.
- Continuously building robust scientific and medical expertise on the therapeutic area, AstraZeneca products, and competitors.
- Maintaining a significant field presence while being office-based.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Medical or Pharmacist Degree or scientific degree with PhD\ DMD\ MD\ DVM
- Significant and robust experience with searching, handling, assimilating, synthesizing, reporting, and presenting scientific data in the healthcare sector
- National mobility and flexibility (organization and attendance of evening meetings)
- Excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills
- Takes initiative and is proactive while conscious of compliance and process rules in the company
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of therapeutic area or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly. Broad employability in other TAs is an asset
- Medical integrity and ethical balance
- Fluent knowledge of Hebrew and English (verbal and written)
- Two years experience in the pharmaceutical industry (medical role)
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience in and knowledge of pharmaceutical medical and marketing processes
- Experience in Oncology
- Experience in moderation of meetings with HCPs
- Business Acumen
- Proven Project management skills
- Budget management experience
- Ability to lead a team
- Team player attitude
At AstraZeneca, we fuse the worlds of Medical and Commercial to spot opportunities and pioneer approaches that better serve our patients. Bridging Commercial and Scientific goals, we apply our people and leadership skills to launch cutting-edge products into our growing healthcare ecosystem. With a strong foundation of science and ethics, we run fast but never compromise on doing the right thing. Working at pace in our ever-changing markets takes creativity and imagination. We always feel supported to do this, learning from our failures and working as a team to win together.
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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
