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 – Where Science Meets Impact
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a bold ambition: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life‑changing medicines. We put patients first, collaborate globally, and continuously challenge ourselves to think differently.
We are now seeking a Scientific Communication & Medical Information Specialist to join our Global Business Services (GBS) team in Lisbon. This is an exciting opportunity to transform your scientific expertise into impactful medical content that supports healthcare professionals and improves patient outcomes worldwide.
If you thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are passionate about combining scientific knowledge with communication and digital innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About Medical Information & Communication (MI&C) – GBS
The Medical Information & Communication (MI&C) team is part of AstraZeneca’s Medical Delivery function and comprises experienced scientific communicators.
We collaborate closely with Global and US partners to implement scientific content strategies and deliver high-quality, compliant, and evidence-based medical information. The team plays a critical role in supporting healthcare professionals through accurate, customer-focused scientific communications aligned with regulatory standards and company policies.
The Role:
As a Scientific Communication & Medical Information Specialist, you will demonstrate your scientific expertise to develop and deliver a wide range of medical communications and scientific content.
This is a medical communications-focused role requiring strong writing and content development capability (not clinical study report writing). You will work closely with global partners to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging, and impactful materials, while also contributing to continuous improvement through digital tools and innovation.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop, review, and maintain high-quality scientific and medical communications materials across multiple formats
- Deliver accurate, balanced, and evidence-based responses to medical information inquiries from healthcare professionals
- Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate messaging
- Conduct literature searches and critically evaluate scientific evidence
- Perform medical accuracy reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance
- Create a variety of deliverables, including:
- Scientific slide decks and presentations
- Training materials and internal education content
- Infographics and visual communication assets
- Speaker materials and engagement content
- Materials supporting MSL and Regional Medical Affairs (RMA) engagements
- Post-congress reports and insights summaries
- Disease state education and reactive medical information materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align content with strategic and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Support the adoption of digital tools, AI, and new technologies in content creation and delivery
- Lead or contribute to key workstreams and projects across medical communications and innovation
Essential Skills & Experience:
Scientific degree:
- Pharmacy (PharmB) preferred, or
- Life Sciences PhD, or
- Equivalent clinical experience involving direct patient interaction (e.g. pharmacy, dentistry, or similar)
3–5 years’ experience in:
- Scientific communications
- Medical information
- Medical writing or related roles within pharma, biotech, or healthcare
Strong experience in medical communications content development, including:
- Slide decks
- Training materials
- Scientific communication assets
- External and internal engagement materials
Proven ability to:
- Interpret and analyse scientific literature
- Translate complex data into clear, accurate messaging
- Deliver high-quality content to diverse audiences
Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams
Proficiency with digital tools and content platforms
Understanding of regulatory, legal, and compliance standards within Medical Affairs
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience developing digital scientific content or content strategies
- Exposure to AI or technology-enabled content development tools
- Experience supporting MSL or Medical Affairs teams
- Experience mentoring or guiding others (for more senior profiles)
- Prior experience in global or multi-regional environments
Ways of Working:
We believe innovation happens when we collaborate in person. This role follows a hybrid working model, with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week, while maintaining flexibility to support individual needs.
Why AstraZeneca?
- Be part of a global, science-led organisation transforming patient outcomes
- Work on high-impact scientific communications supporting healthcare professionals worldwide
- Collaborate with global partners across multiple regions
- Contribute to digital and AI innovation in medical content delivery
- Access strong career development and progression opportunities
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about science, communication, and innovation—and want to apply your expertise to meaningful work that improves patient lives—we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and join AstraZeneca in Lisbon.
Date Posted
18-May-2026Closing Date
31-May-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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