Medical Affairs Manager Lung Cancer

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AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Diseases, Oncology, Respiratory, Immunology, Vaccines, and Infectious diseases. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. For more information please visit: www.astrazeneca.com

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In this function you demonstrate scientific value by strategic partnering with in- and external stakeholders, by understanding and anticipating their needs and by translating them proactively into actions. You support the strategic planning and delivery of all medical affairs initiatives in specific brands to support the local objectives. Next to that you help the cross-functional team who is active in the Therapeutic Area of Lung Cancer to ensure that they optimally contribute to their specific task.

You stimulate the team’s contribution to the clinical development and medical evidence generation & and build confidence for our products to inform clinical practice with a clear patient centric approach.

Your main tasks

• Responsible (development and execution) for integrated medical affairs plan and associated budget
• Proactively contribute medical & clinical expertise and insights to the brand strategy, for the successful launch (= prelaunch activities) and life cycle management (LCM) of new & growth products
• Understand, anticipate, communicate, and address data gaps and unmet needs of external stakeholders
• Act as medical reviewer for activities and promotional materials in accordance with compliance guidelines
• Collaborate closely with BU, market access, regulatory, medical information, patient safety and clinical trials unit
• Ensure scientific and medical accuracy of outgoing materials, research papers and other reports, and may have sign off authority
• Develop and enhances professional relationships with HCPs/KEEs, professional societies and patient organisations.
• Generate product related insights by regular peer to peer visits (20% time in field) and provides those to relevant internal partners
• Organize and conducts medical education, scientific exchange, and advisory board meetings
• Define and delivers training on medical background of the product
• Evaluate externally provided research (ESR-)proposals as part of local review and evaluation group and supports conduction of such projects according to milestones set
• Provide scientific and strategic input to the respective MSL activities. Can take up mentorship of MSL
• Works closely with senior practitioners to develop the marketing direction of a brand in a local market
• Ensure own scientific knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments are up-to-date

Your Profile

• University degree in a health-related scientific field, such as MD or PhD
• Good understanding of the development and execution of medical affairs plans, previous knowledge in oncology and immunology is a strong plus
• Professional experience of working in the pharmaceutical industry, preferentially as MSL, or MAM or within Medical Affairs in one of the therapeutic areas mentioned above; experience within Clinical research will also be considered
• Thorough knowledge of the local regulatory and market access requirements related to medical affairs activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and ethical framework and the procedural guidelines that apply to the promotion and approval of medicinal products in Switzerland (Pharmacodex, Compliance)
• Quick self-learner, ability, and willingness to work in a team and independently
• Communicative competence and presentation skills
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written German, good knowledge of French is desired
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• High-level of scientific knowledge and ability to analyze and process clinical and scientific data
• Experience in liaising with healthcare professionals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information to broad audience types

We offer

• A lively, interesting, and international environment
• An exciting challenge in a successful pharmaceutical company with highly innovative product portfolio
• An attractive package, including a company car, rounds-off this interesting offer

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.