Medical Information & Communication

Job Title: Medical Information & Communication

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Introduction to role

Are you ready to apply your scientific expertise to build compelling medical content and communication? Join our team and support the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run optimally. We're on a journey of growth and evolution, finding innovative ways to translate value for the business and our patients.

Accountabilities

Apply scientific knowledge and insights relevant to therapeutic areas, healthcare systems, products, disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape, integrated with knowledge of the regulatory environment, to create compelling medical content and communication.

Collaborate with Medical Information and Communications (MI&C) staff and key stakeholders to execute scientific content strategy, and develop and disseminate scientific content to meet customer needs.

Support HCPs through delivery of high-quality, timely, customer-focused medical information.

Contribute to MI&C processes to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and digital innovation.

Lead/Support the development, review and maintenance of scientific communication materials (e.g., MI requests, digital assets, Field Medical materials) in collaboration with MI&C team and Medical Affairs.

Create scientifically balanced responses to medical information inquiries from Health Care Providers to support the appropriate use of AstraZeneca products. Address escalated inquiries from local markets.

Identify, analyze and report trends and medical and scientific insights to stakeholders to inform business strategy and scientific content and communication needs.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD preferred, MD, PhD, or equivalent)
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant drug/medical information in pharmaceutical industry or comparable experience within the healthcare/clinical/hospital or medical communications environment

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Clinical and healthcare systems expertise
• Scientific literature evaluation and analysis
• Scientific/medical writing, communication, and content creation (e.g., slide decks)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic problem solver with strong discernment, project management, and organizational skills
• Competence in using technology/platforms
• Experience developing digital content and/or digital content strategy highly desired
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members (for Manager position)
• Promotional review or medical review experience
• Ability to apply local regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements to Medical Affairs activities and drug information delivery

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we fuel your ambition and break new ground. Our BioPharmaceuticals pipeline is growing, responding to evolving needs of patients, healthcare professionals, and partners. We harness science with technology, connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem to impact patients' lives positively. Our diversity is our strength, reflecting the variety of patients we serve. We strive for continuous learning, exchanging knowledge, and building standard methodologies to grow your career. Join us as we redefine the future of patient care.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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.