Medical Advisor, Oncology

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AstraZeneca Full time

Description

An external and internal facing role that provides medical and clinical expertise to HCP's and builds AZ scientific leadership in oncology. The role focuses on the development of professional relationships with KEE's/KOLs building deep scientific understanding of AstraZeneca compounds by engaging them in ESRs, scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings. In addition, the Medical Advisor will input into Brand Strategy and LCM and take the lead in the design and implementation of medical activities aligned with Brand Strategy. Further internal accountabilities include the delivery of medical education and clinical support to medical professionals, training sales teams and involvement in development of brand strategy.

May take responsibility as Nominated Signatory reviewer for activities and promotional materials. May take responsibility for mentorship of MSL/s in the country. May lead Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance within a particular market.

Typical Accountabilities

Accurate and balanced delivery of key scientific data to KEEs/KOLs on the management of various solid tumours and haematological cancers. Development of medical affairs plans and strategies. Real World Evidence Generation – initiation and management of non-interventional and observational studies. Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing

Strategic input and review of marketing material and market research surveys

Prove market and KEE/KOL insights to support brand plan development, patient models and forecasting

Speaker identification and briefing for promotional meetings

Support for commercial-led educational events

MSR training and objection handling

Cross-functional collaboration with Market Access

Clinical value dossier preparation

Speaker identification and briefing - funder engagements

Cross-functional collaboration with Learning & Development

MSR training on clinical trials (new members; new data read-outs)

Cross-functional collaboration with Regulatory Affairs

Provide advice on dossier submission timelines as required and relevance to local market

Write motivations for expedited reviews as required

Cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Operations.

New clinical trial feasibility assessment

Ongoing trial support – patient recruitment, investigator and staff training

Cross-functional collaboration with Medical Information

Research and respond to requests for medical information for KEEs/KOLs as required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualified Medical Doctor or Relevant Scientific discipline Minimum 3 years' experience of Medical Affairs function within the pharmaceutical industry Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management Project management experience Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs Medical research experience Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments Experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry Experience in relationship and stakeholder management Project management experience Coaching & Feedback – Leadership skills. Excellent presentation and communication skills Ability to travel. Fluency in English is required.

Why AstraZeneca?

SO, WHAT'S NEXT?

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Date Posted

07-Jun-2024

Closing Date

14-Jun-2024

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