Senior Manager - Medical Information & Communication

Job Title: Senior Manager - Medical Information and Communication
Work Location: Bangalore, India
Work Schedule: Three days on-site, two days remote (3/2)

Introduction to role

As the Senior Manager – Medical Information & Communication, you will be responsible for an internal Medical Information and Communication team along with external vendor team members, ensuring effective communication with relevant stakeholders. You will work closely with the Biopharmaceutical Medical (BPM) MI&C team and will be the GCO Single Point of Contact, accountable for our GCO MI&C service delivery. This role involves direct line management responsibilities, delivering MI&C services, and driving operational excellence.

Accountabilities

• Lead the delivery of the service including governance, operations, and reporting

• Coach and mentor the team including training, goal setting, and performance management, driving a high-performing delivery team

• Partner with BPM MI&C leadership to optimize resourcing, including recruitment and maintenance of business continuity

• Identify and implement operational efficiencies

Crucial Skills/Experience

• Advanced degree in health sciences required; Doctorate degree preferred

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry in Medical Information and Communication roles leading MI&C delivery operations

• Minimum of five (5) years leading and developing people/scientific team in positions related to medical information & communications services

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of hands-on medical content creation experience

• Ability to collaborate, influence, and lead with executive presence establishing strategic direction, drive execution, build compelling communications and provide a global perspective

• Confirmed ability to collaborate cross-functionally to enable successful execution and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment while balancing multiple priorities

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Clinical expertise and proven experience in the disease areas represented within the AZ BPM business is strongly preferred

• Experience in working in highly matrixed organizations in a large pharmaceutical company setting desirable

About Us:
AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can craft the next chapter of our growth story. We are committed to enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science. Our hybrid model of in-house delivery centres and service towers across the globe drives new ways of working and innovative solutions. We value inclusivity and innovation, always striving to find innovative ways to translate value for our business and patients.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

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.