Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Oncology Switzerland – Lung Cancer (80 - 100%) - East CH

In this function, you will be a scientific expert in the field with a specific focus on engaging in high-level scientific exchange, on building and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with external experts, on understanding and uncovering unmet medical needs, and on generating relevant insights. Next to that, you help the cross-functional team that is active in the Therapeutic Area of Lung Cancer to ensure that they optimally contribute to their specific task.

Your main tasks

• Work in a cross-functional brand team as a medical-scientific expert in the therapeutic area
• Help develop the medical product strategy and its implementation within the framework of the brand plan, based on, amongst others, the customer insights you gather in the field
• Build and maintain peer-level relationships with key external experts to support understanding of the Swiss market & clinical dynamics and to engage with the medical/scientific community in a highly credible, balanced, and objective manner, representing AstraZeneca’s dedication to and excellence in science
• Development of solid Field Engagement Plans and x-functional Account Management plans
• Work closely with Regulatory, Market Access, Marketing, and other functions on field-related medical issues and help support the oncology compounds during the entire lifecycle.
• Support local, regional, and global AstraZeneca clinical research program and externally sponsored research projects
• Help create meaningful, real-world evidence data generation projects in collaboration with the brand team across the lifecycle of the brands in your therapeutic areas
• Provide medical-scientific input on our sales promotion and other activities, including their implementation and potentially the material used
• Help set up and provide medical-scientific training and further education in your therapeutic area for the sales force and other AZ personnel
• Organization and execution of scientific events such as symposia, other educational initiatives for healthcare professionals
• Organization of and participation in (regional) advisory board meetings
• Build and maintain expertise in your therapeutic area by continuous education and by participation in national and international congresses and AstraZeneca events
• Support of the Medical Governance-Team (Medical Information / Patient Safety) in handling external medical and scientific requests
• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and AstraZeneca Local and Global Policies and Guidelines

Your Profile

• University degree in a health-related scientific field, such as an MD or a PhD
• Good understanding of the execution of field medical affairs plans, previous knowledge in oncology and immunology is a strong plus
• Professional experience of working in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably as MSL or within Medical Affairs in one of the therapeutic areas mentioned above; experience within Clinical research will also be considered
• Thorough knowledge of the local regulatory and market access requirements related to medical affairs activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and ethical framework and the procedural guidelines that apply to the promotion and approval of medicinal products in Switzerland (Pharmacodex, Compliance)
• Quick self-learner, ability, and willingness to work in a team and independently
• Communicative competence and presentation skills
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written German, good knowledge of French and Italian is a plus
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• High level of scientific knowledge and ability to analyze and process clinical and scientific data
• Experience in liaising with healthcare professionals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information to broad audience types
• A driving license, and a willingness to drive within whole Switzerland

We offer

• A lively, interesting, and international environment
• An exciting challenge in a successful pharmaceutical company with a highly innovative product portfolio
• An attractive package, including a company car, rounds off this interesting offer

Disclaimer:

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable), or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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