Medical Advisor Rare Diseases

Medical Advisor RD- Bucharest

Diverse Minds. Bold Disruptors. Meaningful Impact.

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

In Romania, we are a team of over 350 dedicated professionals across various functions and therapeutic areas, playing a vital role in advancing healthcare for Romanian patients. We are proud of our long heritage in partnering with local healthcare systems to turn our groundbreaking, innovative pipeline into life-changing therapeutic solutions. Find more about our team: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/romania

AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in Rare Disease following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021.

Rare diseases are a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical needs. Over 7,000 rare diseases are known today – yet less than 5% of them have an approved treatment.

We are looking for great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients. When we deliver a life-changing medicine, that success comes from the combined efforts of all our people. We’re committed to a culture of continuous learning and people development so everyone at AstraZeneca can grow and thrive.

The role

Purpose

As a Medical Advisor, this role offers you the unique possibility to involve in all medical activities related to the innovative and unique product portfolio in Romania addressing RD. You will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of clinical insight, customer focus and clinical governance into commercial / public health-related objectives, always maintaining a patient-centric mindset.  A core element of this role is to develop professional relationships and collaborate with Health Care Professional (HCPs) and decision makers. You will provide scientific information and expertise in assigned product and/or disease area and conduct presentations in a non-promotional context, engage in scientific collaborations, lead projects and activities, and support Real World Evidence studies.

You will be a core partner for internal multidisciplinary teams as scientific specialist in CVRM therapies, both at local level and in connection with professionals in the wider geography. You will provide medical expertise to product strategies, cross-functional plans and activities. Reporting to the RD Medical Lead, you will join a growing medical affairs team which sits at the forefront of our mission to bring AstraZeneca's outstanding innovative portfolio to the patients in Romania.

Key responsibilities

Develop a local brand medical strategy and KEE engagement plan

• Liaise with Global Medical Affairs team and country TA Medical Lead to develop a local medical strategy and plan for assigned brand

• Develop the local KEE engagement plan with the TA Medical Lead, identify and segment KEEs according to their scientific interest and related affiliations and build the KEE network pre- and post-launch

• Member of Brand Team, with participation in the development and delivery of strategic and operational plans;

Engage in scientific exchange

• Engage with the medical / scientific community in a highly credible, balanced/objective way, representing AZ's dedication to and excellence in science

• Prepare and give relevant high level medical science presentations at congresses, symposia and scientific meetings

• Content development, agree agendas and delivery of effective clinical presentations e.g., advisory boards

• Respond to unsolicited stakeholder inquiries and provide focused, balanced and objective clinical / scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s currently available products, including questions regarding off-label uses, and products under development, when appropriate to do so

Build capability of other internal and external stakeholders

• Help to build stakeholders' understanding about potential solutions to their needs, e.g., extended access programmes.

• Act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders

• Support the field force and other departments with medical science information (e.g., disease and treatment) and training

• Effectively gather, analyse, synthesize and forward relevant new knowledge and meaningful insights about the external scientific / medical / regulatory environment to internal colleagues, e.g. partnering with Market Access and Regulatory functions.

The profile

• Minimum 3 years of medical experience in either pharma industry or clinical/research practice, ideally with medical background in RD

• Possesses or demonstrates the potential to rapidly build comprehensive and specialised scientific, clinical and therapeutic knowledge in CVRM, including disease state management and emerging therapies, and the drive to continually build individual knowledge over time

• Ability to credibly engage stakeholders around the patient journey, drawing on the deep scientific and clinical knowledge, and actively leveraging patient databases and pathway analyses

• Capable to think through and discuss available treatments in a non-promotional way with a focus on the patient experience

• Understands treatment reality, connected payer perspective, health economics fundamentals and can apply systematic methods for using comparative clinical efficacy evidence and comparative clinical effectiveness evidence.

• Ability to credibly and impactfully discuss scientific content with multiple types of audiences, including at congresses, symposia, or one-to-one scientific meetings, tailoring depth and style of communication to the specific interests of the audience

• Understands the diagnostics / companion diagnostics environment and potential issues clinicians may face in providing effective testing / treatment

• Confidence to meet challenges and make the right decisions; acts independently, is willing to take on challenges, able to say no to stakeholders when necessary

• Able to understand, interpret and communicate data in a compelling meaningful manner

• Solution oriented and partnership approach

• Advanced English

• Highest ethical standards

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a phenomenal Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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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.