Medical Science Liaison

4 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa AstraZeneca Full time

Do you have expertise in and a passion for science working and creating value for the bottom line exceeding expectations? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you_

**ABOUT ASTRAZENECA**

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 diseases. 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 the team proactively takes accountability and moves out of comfort zones to achieve the best results.

**What You’ll Do?**

You will provide medical expertise and execution of the medical plan in the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism Therapeutic Areas. This is a field-based role that provides medical and clinical expertise and builds AZ scientific leadership. The role focuses on the development of professional relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), building deep scientific understanding of AZ compounds by engaging KEEs in research, medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes, externally sponsored research (ESRs), scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings. In addition, you will provide input into Brand Strategy and Life Cycle Management (LCM), as well as implementation of medical activities aligned with brand strategy.

**Overview**

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a medical affairs professional with scientific and therapeutic-area (TA) expertise. They engage in in-depth medical and scientific product or disease area discussions and presentations, in a non-promotional scientific context. These activities, the circumstances in which they are conducted, and the way to perform them in a fully compliant way are described in further detail in the Global MSL Guide. The person will provide medical expertise and execution of the medical plan in the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism Therapeutic Areas. This is a field-based role that provides medical and clinical expertise and builds AZ scientific leadership. The successful individual will be responsible for the execution of the operational plan in addition to delivering on Field Medical KPIs. The role focuses on the development of professional relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), building deep scientific understanding of AZ compounds by engaging KEEs in research, medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes, externally sponsored research (ESRs), scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings. In addition, the MSL will input into Brand Strategy and Life Cycle Management (LCM) and implementation of medical activities aligned with brand strategy. Further accountabilities include providing medical input to the creation, development and agreement of promotional material and ensure all material is in line with internal SOPs, as well as supporting training programs with the medical representatives, focused on clinical trials.

**Typical Accountabilities will include**:
**_ Medical and Scientific support for _**_External_**_ Stakeholders:_**

**Scientific Exchange**:Support medical/scientific knowledge, education and comprehension of all relevant clinical data.
- Engage Key External Experts (KEEs), Health Care Practitioners (HCPs) and other external stakeholders by proactively providing on-label scientific updates and information on AZ disease areas and marketed products as part of non-promotional scientific exchange
- Res



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