Medical Advisor Immuno-Oncology (IO)

Role Summary

AstraZeneca is pushing the boundaries of science to deliver live-saving breakthrough medicines that will improve patients’ lives. In that endeavour, Medical Affairs is a key strategic partner in shaping the optimal performance of the AstraZeneca brands.

The Medical Advisor is responsible for building scientific partnerships with Key External Experts (KEE) and other healthcare professionals through providing high quality up-to-date scientific and medical information to customers. The Medical Advisor takes the medical lead in the therapeutic area (TA) and/or for a therapy class across indications through:

1) providing key medical input to marketing, sales, market access and clinical interface

2) delivering strategic and educational medical affairs projects.

These outputs are guaranteed through continuously building robust scientific and medical expertise on the therapeutic area, AstraZeneca products and its competitors in combination with a business acumen attitude and strong communication skills.

The function is 50% based in the field. The time in the field is dependent on the life cycle of the product and therefore may exceed the 50% attribution.

In summary, the medical advisor immuno-oncology will

• Support the development and execution of the medical strategy for new IO assets and indications across tumour types
• Coordinate the pan-oncology medical IO strategy (including toxicity management) and lead transformative projects
• Lead the development and execution of medical strategy for HNSCC
• Be the primary point of contact for early-phase clinical trials in solid tumours

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Medical or Pharmacist Degree or scientific degree with PhD

• Significant and robust experience with searching, handling, assimilating, synthesizing, reporting and presenting scientific data in the health care sector

• National mobility and flexibility (organisation and attendance of evening meetings)
• Knowledge of therapeutic area or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
• Medical integrity and ethical balance
• Languages: Fluent French, Dutch and English
• Experience in and knowledge of pharmaceutical medical and marketing processes
• Experience in moderation of meetings with Healthcare Professionals
• Broad employability in other TAs is an asset
• At least 3 years of experience in a medical affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.