Medical Advisor - Cardio Vascular
Job Title: Medical Advisor - Cardio VascularIntroduction to role:Are you ready to make a difference in the world of healthcare? At AstraZeneca, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-saving medicines that transform patients' lives. As a Medical Advisor in the Cardio Vascular therapeutic area, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the performance of AstraZeneca's brands. You will be at the forefront of building scientific partnerships with Key External Experts (KEE) and healthcare professionals, driving strategic and educational medical affairs projects, and providing essential medical input to marketing, sales, and market access teams. This dynamic role combines office-based work with significant field presence, allowing you to continuously build robust scientific expertise and contribute to the medical therapeutic area strategy.Accountabilities:Conduct scientific exchange and collect customer insights:- Stay up-to-date in TA knowledge through active monitoring of scientific literature, congress attendance, and interactions with Key External Experts (KEE).- Lead pre-launch medical strategy and initiatives to address current gaps.- Discuss key data sets with experts to identify patient pathways and treatment realities.- Build relationships with experts for advocacy development.- Brief speakers for scientific events.- Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AstraZeneca products or uses.- Continuously improve impactful communication skills.- Interact with other Medical Advisors/MSLs and MAMs to exchange best practices.Deliver Key medical leadership into the brand strategy:- Work in strategic partnership with Marketing and Market Access Department.- Provide high-quality scientific and medical input in Brand Teams and strategic projects.- Review and approve promotional material with thorough understanding of standards.- Develop and execute medical affairs projects according to budget and timelines.- Coach and support MSLs to ensure development and execution of MSL Action Plans.Maintain top-notch robust scientific and medical expertise:- Keep track of relevant scientific literature in the TA.- Attend international and national scientific congresses.- Engage with KEE in the TA.- Ensure excellent up-to-date scientific knowledge among internal colleagues.- Support Clinical operations in site selection.Manage scientific partnerships with KEE:- Manage Externally Sponsored Research.- Follow-up on grants/chairs/scientific sponsorings with KEE.- Organize and lead meetings with KEE for input on data sets or projects.Be compliant:- Successfully complete all training requirements.- Comply with external regulations & internal policies.Essential Skills/Experience:1. MD, DVM, PharmD, PhD, DMD2. Significant experience with searching, handling, assimilating, synthesizing, reporting, and presenting scientific data in healthcare3. Excellent communication and presentation skills4. Initiative-taking and proactive while conscious of compliance5. Embrace medical integrity and ethical balance6. Strategic thinking and experience in leading pre-launchDesirable Skills/Experience:1. Knowledge of therapeutic area2. Experience in pharmaceutical medical and/or marketing roles3. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams4. Business Acumen5. Proven Project management skillsAt AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to science and ethics, working at pace without compromising on doing the right thing. We thrive on creativity and imagination, always searching for opportunities to better serve our patients. Our collaborative environment fosters learning from failures and winning together as a team. With a science-led pipeline, we are proud of the profound impact we have on patients' lives, continuously building meaningful careers.Ready to join us on this exciting journey? Apply now to become part of our team!Date Posted26-Jun-2025Closing Date31-Aug-2025AstraZeneca 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.
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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.