Medical Advisor/ Senior Medical Advisor (Rare Disease)
AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in rare diseases following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021. Rare disease is a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical need. Over 7,000 rare diseases are known today –yet less than 1% of them have an approved treatment. As we begin to build our position as a Rare Disease leader, we seek a Rare Disease Medical Advisor to join our Medical Affairs team in Hong Kong.
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
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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 a 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 (Rare Disease), you'll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to bring an important new therapy in a rare disease setting into clinical practice, making a positive impact on patients' lives.
The Medical Advisor is a professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support to healthcare professionals aligned to the use of medicines in our combined rare disease portfolio. You will report into the Medical Head. Your job responsibilities will be, but not limited to:
Provides external (health care professionals) and internal (Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory etc.) customers with state-of-the art, balanced, scientific information on rare disease products, their competitors and related disease area
Provides strategic scientific advice and support for local marketing decisions and commercial brand strategy
Helps optimise the product commercialisation through effective cross-functional working leading to the generation of timely and relevant, added value outputs
Interact in the field with the medical community in the context of various medical projects such as clinical trials, Non Interventional Studies (NISs), Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISSs), health outcomes research, scientific exchange meetings
Contributes promotional standards and medical information expertise in the generation of promotional material/claims and advises the product team on all aspects of promotional activity acceptability
Works in partnership with the Market Access and Regulatory Team, providing medical information and promotional standards expertise and input to high level documentation
Demonstrate business ethics and ensure active respect of values, business ethics, local laws, policies and Marketing procedures. Ensure all activities and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the high standards of ethics and integrity required by the Code of Conduct, supporting Policies and Standards and Company Values to protect and enhance long term performance and reputation
Other duties within position’s scope, as assigned by Line Manager
Essential for the role
University graduate in science or related discipline
2-3 years experience of Medical Affairs/Medical Liaison function in the pharmaceutical industry
Ability to seek and critically assess information, put it into context and evaluate its impact on the business
Competent in Adverse Drug Reaction reporting in compliance with local regulations
Possess a high ethical standard and knowledge of the HKAPI Code of Practices
Knowledge of good clinical practice
Sound computer skills on Microsoft Office
Excellent in both written and spoken English and Chinese, conversable Mandarin is an advantage
Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills
Desirable for the role
Experience in Rare Disease, Haematology, Nephrology and Pediatrics.
Possess PhD/MD/PharmD, or master degree in related discipline;
Hong Kong Registered Pharmacist License
Depending on candidate experience, this position may be filled at the following levels: Medical Advisor/ Senior Medical Advisor
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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
