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.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

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.

Description:

The Oncology Medical Training (OMT) function at AstraZeneca is a tumour-aligned, specialist training team \xe2\x80\x93 where a passion for science, expertise in adult learning principles, and a curiosity to push boundaries meets with our commitment to improving patient outcomes. The OMT function plays a critical role in ensuring our Medical teams excel in the scientific knowledge and capabilities required to facilitate meaningful engagement with the clinical community and reinforce our position as leaders in Oncology.

The OMT Leader role is responsible for delivering comprehensive and impactful training content for AstraZeneca medical teams worldwide. You will partner with relevant tumour area stakeholders to identify global medical training needs, identify potential innovative solutions, implement educational initiatives, and evaluate success via metrics-based approaches. Key to the role will be development of an internal and external network, to assist in the effective implementation of training activities across teams and throughout the business.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Drive the development and delivery of scientific capabilities training initiatives to upskill Field Medical colleagues working in oncology globally, ensuring alignment with market needs.

Develop therapeutic area training curricula - to include disease state, patient journey, therapeutic landscape, and pre-clinical/clinical/real-world evidence data from AstraZeneca - alongside relevant capabilities\' training.

Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to help identify unmet educational needs. Partners include Global Medical Affairs, Global MSL Excellence, Local Headquarters and Field Medical stakeholders, amongst others.

Support training implementation in markets, including communication with Global and Local collaborators to ensure awareness of currently available and future educational content.

Manage and work with outsource providers/ agencies on the development of new content and training solutions.

Leverage adult learning principles to deliver effective and meaningful learning experiences, alongside the design of novel training solutions to bolster learner engagement and interactivity.

Utilise metrics-based approaches to evaluate success in meeting educational objectives and driving learner outcomes.

Support the localisation of training in the United States, with focussed support at product launch.

Ensure compliance with global guidelines, policies and processes.

Requirements - Education and Experience

Advanced degree in scientific subject area or applicable health sciences field (Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or higher) or a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree with clinical experience

Extensive experience in oncology

Medical Affairs experience in pharmaceutical industry (\xc2\xb33 years) or other relevant experience such as scientific education or clinical practice

Experience in creating and implementing training programs, and understanding of adult learning principles

Demonstrated experience in managing a budget

Demonstrated project management experience with a proven record of driving impact

Skills and Capabilities

Experience in scientific/therapy area training programs relevant to Medical Affairs, with proven ability to build and deliver on trainings that address identified gaps

Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a Global and/or regional environment

Working knowledge of clinician-facing Medical Affairs functions, preferably with prior In-Country, Regional or Global experience

Excellent organisational, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Strong ability to effectively collaborate with various roles across Medical

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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 05-Sept-2023

Closing Date 28-Sept-2023

AstraZeneca 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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