Therapeutic Area Lead Onc (DDR/Multiple Indications))

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Position: Therapeutic Area Lead Onc (DDR, Multiple Indications)

Location: Baar, Switzerland

Competitive Salary & Excellent Company Benefits

In this role you will work as a medical affairs expert, leading and supporting all aspects of oncology medicines in cross-functional teams. You will report directly to the Oncology Medical Affairs Head, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Pro-active strategic partner within the Oncology Business Unit and lead for the development and implementation of all medicines activities and objectives in the therapeutic area in the Swiss market.
• Establishment, development and leadership of the local therapeutic area team with staff and budget responsibility for all medical activities in the therapeutic area(s).
• Integrative line management, goal definition, motivation and development of the scientific/medical staff (MAMs) as well as the MSL to ensure the coordination of the medical activities and goals in the respective indications. Regular accompaniment and coaching of staff incl. MSL at client visits and local/regional events & congresses. Participation in relevant MSL and cross-functional meetings.
• Independent planning and effective implementation of an integrated and coordinated medical strategy as well as innovative medical activity plans (publications, advisory board, medical education etc) with the medical sub-team members - especially the Medical Affairs Manager and Medical Science Liaisons as well as a strategic partner with the cross-functional brand teams in the indication areas.
• Alliance management (two cross-company collaborations) for the joint medical strategy of oncology growth products.
• Ensuring synergies within Medical Affairs Oncology (national, regional and global) and cross-functionally.
• Responsibility for the medical content of Market Access & Regulatory activities, dossiers and statements as well as all materials with potential external impact in the indication area.
• Ensure communication of medical scientific information (MI) in the context of external enquiries, MSL interactions and non-promotional medical education; accountability for the production of medical information content.
• Accountability and responsibility for the implementation of all corporate governance and compliance regulations for all medical/scientific activities in the therapeutic area including scientific/medical clearances.
• Responsibility for the medical-scientific evaluation of new therapeutic approaches and the pipeline as well as classification in current therapeutic regimens.
• Medical-scientific responsibility for the strategic development and implementation of LCM projects and local and global medical projects.
• Responsibility for planning and implementing robust evidence generation plans and supporting the team on local clinical trials (NIS), RWE projects and investigator initiated trials (IIT/ESR).
• Support the implementation and execution of AZ-global sponsored studies in collaboration with Clinical Operations. Participate in Investigator Meetings and Site Initiation Visits.
• Establishment and expansion of reliable contacts to external experts, research institutes and associations in the context of medical-scientific questions and projects. Regular visits to the most important external experts and research institutes in the indication area.
• Responsibility for the positive development of the external scientific perception of AZ in the indication area.
• Representation of the indication area (medical) in the senior management team.
  
  

Essential For This Role

• Completed university studies in medicine or medical life sciences with a doctorate (MD/PhD), ideally a specialist in internal medicine (oncology).
• Several years of experience in clinic or science (specialisation in oncology)
• Several years of experience (>5 years) in the pharmaceutical industry in the field of medical affairs (oncology)
• Line management experience with inclusive and collaborative leadership style.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the legal and ethical framework and procedural guidelines applicable to the promotion and authorisation of medicinal products in Switzerland (Pharma Code, Compliance)
• Proven leadership skills to motivate and empower others to achieve company objectives
• Proven leadership experience to interact comprehensively and effectively within the business across regions, functions and cultures. Ideally, experience in managing cross-functional teams (marketing, regulatory, market access...)
• Experience in relationship and stakeholder management (3P’s-Payers, Providers and Patients).
• Proven experience in product lifecycle management and successful launch management
• Ability to set priorities, resources and performance targets
• Proven track record in study planning and comprehensive understanding of design requirements
• Extensive experience in data analysis, processing and effective communication (peer-to-peer level)
• Experience working with Clinical Operations and Regulatory Affairs, as well as study groups and externally sponsored studies
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Communication, negotiation and assertiveness skills
• Integrity and high ethical standards
• Very good command of English
• Very good command of German desirable and a clear plus
• Good command of French desirable
• Good business management, budgeting and financial skills (business acumen)
  
  

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV by 31st July 2022.

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