Medical Science Liaison Public Sector

Do you have expertise in, and passion for science working as a Medical Science Liaison? 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 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.

**ABOUT OUR 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 across the AstraZeneca 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) and other stakeholders critical in the public sector, 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.

**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
- Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products. Present such information in an objective, scientifically balanced and substantiated manner
- Provide scientific support in educational events and through appropriate medical sponsorships
- Develop and implement a KEE engagement plan in collaboration with Medical Manager (MM). Include in the plan details around contact with KEE including the pre call plan with clear objectives for the interaction, key points for discussion, and details on the medical or scientific data to be shared and discussed
- Organizing and leading scientific exchange meetings or regional advisory boards
- Participating as scientific speakers at medical meetings consistent with the Global MSL Standard.

**Stakeholder Engagement**: Develop, enhance and maintain external stakeholder engagement
- Proactively identify KEEs with high levels of scientific expertise in local treatment practice to collaborate on activities consistent with the local Field Medical Strategic Plan
- Build AZ relationship with key external stakeholders (e.g. patient advocacy groups, key medical organizations, hospital pharmacy) consistent with Medical Affairs’ objectives. Find opportunities to collaborate with such external stakeholders.
- Monitor database (Veeva) of KEEs and provide recommendations for advisory board members

**Clinical Development**:Support the scientific programs that explore unmet medical needs in priority disease areas.
- Identify pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs’ objectives.
- Engage in discussion with potential and existing external investigators about Company Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) strategies and setting expectations around the process of submission and review of ESR;
- Work with KEEs, HCPs in scientific and clinical trial activities that help support study recruitment, development and understanding of all studies including ESRs, RWE and company-sponsored studies.

**_ Medical and Scientific support for _**_Internal_**_ Stakeholders:_**

**Scientific/Subject Matter Expertise**:Act as scientific expert in priority disease area(s) for internal stakeholders.
- Provide internal stakeholders with an understanding of clinical practice trends and actionable (strategic) information or insight that supports the value and appropriate use of AZ products
- Support appropriate AZ staff training on clinical data, trends in clinical practice within TA

**Personal Development**: Continually d