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 build a strong culture of collaboration and partnership 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.

Our Position

Reporting to the Vice President Scientific Affairs, the Scientific Director is responsible for the delivery of medical and scientific support and advice to AstraZeneca Canada, through defining and leading medical/scientific strategies for the optimal development and commercialization of the products. As a member of Scientific Affairs Leadership Team (SALT), the role will collaborate to set the integrated strategic direction, aligning resources to customers and business priorities, and will provide leadership and direction to implement business objectives.

Active membership of AstraZeneca Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Senior Leadership team, and the SALT, with participation in the development of Corporate and Functional strategic/operational plans, and accountability for the leadership of the development and delivery of aligned Team plans

Building and leading the Medical strategy, including both pipeline and promoted products. Activities include, but not exclusively, TA portfolio prioritization, Medical/Scientific contribution to the TA portfolio research and development program, and Medical/Scientific support to Commercial/Global/KOL customers

Collaborate with R&D to ensure attraction of appropriate research dollars into Canada to meet the needs of the business (Bill C-22)

Provide medical/scientific insight, when required, for compounds in development within Medical Affairs, including acting as a strategic and influential link between AstraZeneca Canada, AstraZeneca R&D, and the Canadian Academic community

Lead and empower the Medical Science Liaison team through the MSL manager.

Build relationships with US and global medical science leadership colleagues to share new insights and create efficiencies.

Work collaboratively with Regulatory and Market Access leadership teams to create refine processes where medical science interacts with these teams to support the business.

Develop and manage Medical Science cost centre budgets according to financial timelines and achieve financial targets

Manage and develop line reports, including recruitment and retention of high quality employees through talent management and succession planning, the setting of clear expectations to drive performance and ensure engagement, and developing individuals and team, identifying and delivering training needs to ensure capability development

Ensure own and team\xe2\x80\x99s compliance with AstraZeneca\xe2\x80\x99s Code of Conduct and company policies and procedures relating to people, finance, technology, security, and SHE (Safety, Health and Environment). Also ensure that all local and Investigator sponsored studies are conducted in accordance with all company and departmental procedures including GCP, ICH guidelines, AZ guidelines and SOPs.

Qualifications:

M.D. and/or Ph.D degree (or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience) with 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in medical science, clinical research and medical-marketing.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills with respect to relationship building, influencing, negotiating and teamwork.

Proven problem solving, strategic, and innovative thinking capabilities.

Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills

Superior organizational skills.

Knowledge of Cardiovascular, Renal or Metabolic is considered an asset

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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 21-Jun-2023

Closing Date 20-Jun-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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