Why choose AstraZeneca Portugal?
As an exciting and emerging leader in pharma and biotech, we're pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. This is where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Voted the best company to work for in Portugal 2023/24, AstraZeneca provides the thrill of a start-up within the security of a global firm that brings new challenges and pathways for a fulfilling career.
If you’re ready to make a difference, join our Global Hub in Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Global Business Services or Procurement. Bring your potential to our evolving team today.
Who do we look for?
Calling all dynamic, ambitious team players. At AstraZeneca, we empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Here, you'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
We're on the lookout for diverse minds inspired by difference who want to reach another level in their careers. Bold disrupters who confidently rise to challenges as fearless entrepreneurs. People who want to make a meaningful impact led by science in an organisation where global meets local. Join one of our offices in Lisbon and discover a culture of openness and vibrancy where diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Your work will have a real impact, no matter your level or function.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. If you're technology-savvy and have a digital mindset, you can use your skills and experience to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Dynamic
In a constantly evolving environment dedicated to innovation, you'll use your strong sense of purpose to provide outstanding contributions. Although we're a global company, our Global Hub operates like a start-up, allowing you to work autonomously. Bring your fearlessness of improving patient outcomes, and we'll encourage your personal success.
Ambitious
Play your part in progressing a world-leading pipeline. Here, you'll improve patients' lives now and better the future of humanity. With our opportunities for continuous development, you'll exhibit your passion and potential to go beyond the expected — and grow in your career with our support.
Team players
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of openness, sharing and giving allows everyone to speak up and express their ideas. In an open atmosphere of camaraderie and support, we rely on each other to further our progress and drive much-needed change.
Responsibilities
Medical HealthCare Partner – Specialty Care Biologics (North Portugal)
Location: North of Portugal (Coimbra and above)
About AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen. Delivering life-changing medicines requires an ambitious mindseattitudeognising potential where others see complexity. We are building a kind of organisation that redefines what a biopharmaceutical company can be.
By combining scientific excellence, systempartnershipand cross-functional collaboration, we strive to transform patient pathways and deliver impact to patients’ lives.
Interested? Join us on our journey.
Whatyou’lldo
The Medical HealthCare Partner (MHP) is a scientific expert in the field, responsible for encouraging high-level scientific exchange and building trusted peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals.
This role combines strong technical field execution with the ability to generate meaningful territory insights and translate them into strategic value at national level. The primary therapeutic focus will be respiratory and eosinophilic diseases within Specialty Care Biologics.
Keyresponsibilitiesinclude:
Develop andmaintainhigh-quality peer-level relationships with key external experts across the Northern territory.
Ensure balanced,credibleand science-driven medical engagement aligned with AstraZeneca’s ethical standards.
Implement and execute the field medical plan within the Northern territory with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of healthcare system pathways and multidisciplinary dynamics within respiratory and immune-mediated diseases.
Proactivelyidentifyunmet medical needs and patient pathway gaps.
Generate structured territory insights and translate them into actionable strategic recommendations.
Actively contribute to the development and refinement of the national medical strategy.
Identifyand support opportunities for real-world evidence generation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Partner with Evidence Generation and other internal stakeholders to ensure aligned and integrated execution.
Contribute to medical education initiatives and internal scientific training whenrequired.
Demonstrate adaptability to evolving portfolio priorities in line with business and patient needs.
Profile
We are looking for a proactive,experiencedand growth-oriented professional who combines scientific credibility withstrong communicationskills and strategic thinking.
Essentialrequirements:
University degree in a health-related scientific field.
Experience within the pharmaceutical industry– particularly in a hospital setting.
Strong scientific acumen and ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work autonomously within a geographically broad territory.
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights into value-driven proposals.
Strong teamorientation and commitment to collaborative national work.
Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese.
Very goodcommand of written and spoken English.
Highlyvalued:
Experience in Field Medical roles.
Experience in biologics or specialty care therapies.
Experience in respiratory and/or immune-mediated diseases.
Involvement in real-world evidence projects or healthcare system transformation initiatives.
We offer
A dynamic and international environment where scientific excellence, collaboration and innovation are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work closely with internal and external experts, contribute to impactfulinitiativesand grow professionally within a high-performing national team.
We value ownership,empowermentand accountability. By joining us, you will play an active role in shaping patient pathways and advancing specialty care in Portugal.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we are committed to being a Great Place to Work. We empower our people to push the boundaries of science while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. Continuous learning,growthand meaningful impact define our journey.
Be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare.
Date Posted
25-fev.-2026Closing Date
11-mar.-2026AstraZeneca 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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Aligned to performance
Our approach is designed to deliver great performance — stimulating our commercial growth, scientific advancement, collaboration and personal development. Never standing still, you'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career.
Balanced
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. Typical benefits include healthcare, life insurance and long-term savings, and in many markets, there’s a range of benefits for you to tailor.
Holistic
We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. Being valued for who you are and the difference you bring is at the heart of our culture — and you’ll be rewarded when you create authentic connections to our purpose.
Sustainable
Our two offices in Lisbon combine comfort with sustainability. From renewable energy, a zero-plastic scheme, electric vehicles and food waste reduction initiatives to sustainable reward practices, we're realising our ambition to harness the power of science to build a healthy future for everyone everywhere.
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