Medical Science Liaison/Medical Advisor – GI Oncology

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Medical Science Liaison/Medical Advisor – GI Oncology   50% Field – 50% Office based Location: Dublin, Ireland Competitive salary & excellent company benefits   About AstraZeneca 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   Business Area Taking a forward-looking approach we look at the world through a different lens. We go above and beyond to find solutions that impact patients – harnessing science with technology and connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem.   We live in a hybrid space – one foot in the scientific world, the other partnering with the business. This is a place for strong communicators, resilient and fast-paced, who bring new ideas to the table then make them a reality.   We are currently looking for a Medical Science Liaison/Medical Advisor to play a leading role in our Oncology team.   MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES The role is responsible for being the first point of contact for any medical/scientific aspect or issue related to the assigned oncology products and therapy area by engaging in Scientific Exchange with AstraZeneca teams, Key External Experts, Health Care Professionals, and Clinical Investigators. The role engages with external experts to identify medical unmet needs, evidence gaps and gain insight, and delivers presentations in a non-promotional scientific context as determined by the global / local Medical Affairs plans. For this position, the successful candidate will have hybrid responsibilities (50% field based; 50% office based with medical affairs responsibilities).   MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES The role broadly includes the following key components: • Build and maintain robust expertise in your therapeutic area by continuous education, active monitoring of the scientific literature and by participation in national and international congresses and AstraZeneca events • Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand plan in the local market • Be a core member of the cross-functional team and drive the implementation of initiatives and projects such as medical education and communication, scientific exchange, mapping and insight gathering and evidence generation within a specific therapy area, ensuring they are medically and scientifically accurate and compliant • Build, enhance and maintain the engagement with key opinion leaders • Help set up and provide medical-scientific training and further education in your therapeutic area for AZ personnel • Proactively contribute medical & clinical expertise and insights to the brand strategy, for the successful launch and life cycle management (LCM) of new & growth products • Organisation and execution of scientific events such as symposia, other educational initiatives for healthcare professionals • Providing scientific input into the scoping & horizon scanning meetings, rapid reviews & health technology assessment (clinical section) in collaboration with the market access team • Organisation of and conducting of local advisory board meetings • Develop and maintain contacts with Scientific Societies/Communities including attendance at relevant national and international congresses • Interact with other Medical team members from other countries or other TAs in order to exchange best practice and further shape the role • Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and AstraZeneca Local and Global Policies and Guidelines • Review promotional and scientific documents for content accuracy and compliance

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