Medical Advisor, Oncology

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AstraZeneca Full time
Do you have expertise in, and passion for science working in Oncology and Rare Diseases and creating value for our customers and patients? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you_

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in Rare Diseases following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021. Rare diseases 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 in the Rare Disease, we seek a Head of Medical to join our new Rare Disease team.

In addition to this portfolio, you will also lead the Oncology Therapy area, a well-established disease area for AstraZeneca as a leader in bringing innovative therapies to improve oncology care for our patients.


AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease.

But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. 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. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Our strategic priorities reflect how we are working to deliver our strategy and achieve our Purpose.

As a workforce, we are the catalyst for our values:

we are entrepreneurial; we do the right thing; we play to win; we put patients first and we follow the science.

As a company we appreciate and take great pride in each team member where every person is brought together through shared values, that underpins a shared purpose.

There's no better place to feel inspired and energised.

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. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth.

Be part of our shared ambition and pride:
our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in international markets. There's no better place to feel inspired and energized.

ABOUT THE MEDICAL AFFAIRS TEAM
You will join a high performing medical team who combine medical expertise with commercial acumen.

Problem-solving is second nature, and with an agile enterprise mindset, the team proactively takes accountability and moves out of comfort zones to achieve the best results.


What You'll Do


The Oncology Medical Advisor is a key member of the local Medical Affairs team and contributes to the planning and execution of Therapy Area and brand medical strategies.

The Medical Advisor works closely with the oncology cross-functional and commercial teams, including the sales team, and is responsible for the execution of the local Medical Affairs (MA) strategy in support of the organization's business strategy and objectives.


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 noninterventional and observational studies.
  • Crossfunctional 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 commercialled educational events
  • MSR training and objection handling
  • Crossfunctional collaboration with Market Access
  • Clin

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