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
Location: Lisbon, PortugalWorking Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week on-site)
Join AstraZeneca – Transforming Science into Impactful Communication
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by an ambitious purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life‑changing medicines. Our Oncology Business Unit is at the forefront of innovation, and our success depends on delivering high-quality, timely, and compliant scientific communications to healthcare professionals worldwide.
We are now seeking a Content Specialist, Medical Communications & Information – Oncology to join our Global Business Services (GBS) Medical Delivery / Scientific Communications ecosystem in Lisbon.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-impact, global role where you will contribute to the delivery of scientific content at scale—supporting better healthcare decisions and improving patient outcomes.
The Role
As a Content Specialist, you will play a central role in driving operational excellence across the end-to-end medical content lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient delivery of scientific communications.
You will collaborate closely with Medical Information teams, digital teams, Veeva, graphics, and platform partners to coordinate content development and delivery across multiple channels. This role combines content operations, delivery coordination, and process optimisation, enabling consistent execution across global and local teams.
You will have the opportunity to influence how scientific content is planned, developed, and delivered—helping to build a best-in-class medical communications model within AstraZeneca.
Key Accountabilities
Operational Excellence & Delivery
- Drive best-in-class operational practices across planning, governance, processes, platforms, and performance tracking
- Support the delivery of high-quality, compliant scientific content across multiple channels
End-to-End Content Lifecycle Coordination
- Coordinate the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, from planning through review, approval, publishing, and performance tracking
- Ensure delivery is predictable, efficient, and aligned to business priorities
Portfolio Tracking & Visibility
- Track content progression across oncology portfolios or disease areas
- Provide visibility on timelines, dependencies, risks, and delivery status
Governance & Risk Management
- Support reporting, issue tracking, and partner concern processes
- Contribute to risk mitigation planning to protect delivery commitments
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with:
- Medical Information and Communications teams
- Digital and platform teams
- Veeva and content management partners
- Graphics and creative teams
- Enable consistent and seamless execution across a complex organisation
Platform Operations
- Support content delivery across key platforms, including:
- CLM (Closed Loop Marketing)
- AZ Medical platforms
- Medical Information portals
- Other digital content channels
Process Improvement & Innovation
- Maintain and improve processes, playbooks, and guidance for scientific communications delivery
- Contribute to continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
Business Planning & Enablement
- Support planning and execution of scientific communication priorities
- Enable global-to-local delivery models and adoption across markets
- Support onboarding through structured documentation and training materials
Performance & Insights
- Contribute to critical metric, goals and milestones, and performance tracking
- Support dashboard reporting and insights generation to improve decision-making
Essential Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medical field, or equivalent experience
Strong background in:
- Scientific communications
- Medical content operations
- Delivery coordination or complex project environments
Experience in:
- Working in regulated environments (medical/scientific/compliance-led workflows)
- Managing multi-stakeholder workflows with multiple approvals and dependencies
- Using enterprise content platforms (e.g. CLM, medical portals, CMS tools)
- Delivery tracking, governance, and reporting within matrix organisations
Strong understanding of:
- Medical content governance and compliance standards
- Scientific communication processes
Proven ability to:
- Work with global, regional, and local partners
- Analyse data and extract actionable insights
- Manage multiple priorities in parallel
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously and lead without authority
Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environments
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience in Global Business Services (GBS) or shared services environments
Exposure to pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sectors
Familiarity with tools such as:
- ServiceNow
- Jira
- Confluence
- Power BI
Knowledge of project or programme management methodologies (Agile, Lean, etc.)
Experience supporting:
- Process improvement initiatives
- Digital transformation
- Operating model enhancements
Ways of Working
We believe that innovation thrives through collaboration. This role follows a hybrid working model, with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week, balanced with flexibility.
Why AstraZeneca?
- Be part of a global leader in Oncology and scientific innovation
- Contribute to the delivery of high-impact medical communications at scale
- Work in a collaborative environment alongside diverse, high-performing teams
- Play a key role in transforming how scientific content is delivered globally
- Access strong opportunities for career development and progression
Ready to Make an Impact?
Step into a role where your coordination, precision, and operational expertise will shape how scientific content reaches healthcare professionals around the world.
If you are passionate about scientific communications and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and join AstraZeneca in Lisbon.
Date Posted
23-Jul-2026Closing 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.
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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