Job Description

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation \xe2\x80\x93 ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we\xe2\x80\x99re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.Oncology at AstraZenecaBe part of fulfilling our ambition to be world leaders in Oncology. We are already the fastest growing team within AstraZeneca and across the industry, and there are countless new indications and targets in our groundbreaking pipeline. We deliver this value through launch excellence, commercial efficiency, and improving the lifecycle. By maximprovingr portfolio, we are confident we can change the practice of medicine and redefine cancer treatment.Our PositionMedical Science Liaisons engage in balanced, objective scientific exchange with health care professionals in an effort to facilitate scientific discovery and informed treatment decisions.Responsibilities:Appropriately review emerging data with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) discussing benefits and risks in a scientific, objective and balanced wayWork with HCPs as scientific consultants to engage in scientific activities aligned with corporate projects such as advisory boards, speaker programs and clinical trialsIdentify HCPs with the scientific excellence and expertise to collaborate on forward thinking basic and pre-clinical research identified in strategic planningProvide company with an understanding of regional HCPs, their practices and related key issues and trends in disease treatmentAct as regional (field based) subject matter experts in the lifecycle management of products in a variety of therapeutic areasAs part of the scientific exchange, find opportunities for research with HCP\xe2\x80\x99s and, where appropriate, connect these opportunities to the Medical Advisor as part of the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) processProvide valuable support to key clinical trial sites by providing relevant scientific expertise on the molecule being investigated either during site initiation or shortly thereafterCollaborate with clinical operations groups in helping to ensure successful recruitment of clinical sitesQualifications:The successful candidate for this role must have the ability to effectively synthesize and communicate scientific information at a peer level with a physician. They should be able to connect with the HCP using the appropriate level of communication that facilitates the relevant exchange of scientific information.The candidate best suited for this role is one with previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD, MD) or one with scientific expertise including PhD or MScPreferably two years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing roleExcellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledgeEffective and demonstrated strong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skillsGood organizational skills and proven ability to work in a self-directed mannerExpert knowledge of the health care environment with regards to Opinion Leaders, Academia and the Medical Community in generalTravel required (Local, Regional and National)Experience in the therapeutic area of Oncology (genitourinary or gynecological cancers) is preferredGreat People want to Work with us! Find out why:Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .Date Posted 29-Apr-2024Closing Date 13-May-2024AstraZeneca 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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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