Medical Scientific Advisor Lung Cancer (Denmark) - Nordic Marketing Company

Do you have a passion for oncology and want to improve patients´ lives? Then AstraZeneca might be the place for you!

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care. In parallel to a growing portfolio and new indications, we are aiming to shape the transformation of our organization.

Do you want to take the challenge as our new Medical Advisor in Lung Cancer covering Denmark? In this role you will work closely with colleagues across the Nordics to implement the Medical Affairs Oncology strategy. While based in Denmark, you will actively support activities in Denmark and Norway. With dedicated field-based medical advisors already in place for lung cancer in each country, this new role will complement and enhance cross-border activities, fostering close collaboration with the established teams in both Denmark and Norway.

Introduction to the role:

As a field-based Scientific Medical Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategy and clinical development of our oncology products. You will contribute to international and regional studies and be responsible for medical/scientific activities for AstraZeneca’s marketed products and compounds in development. In this role, you will translate scientific knowledge and insights into strategies and actions that drive decision making, helps bringing new medicines to patients and ultimately support business success.

You will report to Sofia Risberg, Nordic Therapeutic Area Lead for Lung Cancer

Accountabilities:

You will be tasked with collaborating with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate use of established and future AZ products. You will facilitate medical/scientific exchange activities to increase comprehension of clinical data, contribute to developing study concepts, identify new opportunities and evidence gaps, and work closely with investigators to generate data to inform clinical practice. You will also support scientific programs that explore unmet medical needs and patient support, work cross-functionally to provide medical insight on product strategies, cross-functional plans and key deliverables including reimbursement dossiers and regulatory documents.

Essential skills/experience:

• A Medical Affairs professional who holds an advanced scientific degree and/or master´s degree in Life Sciences or a related subject area or an MD.
• Expertise in oncology with clinical experience and/or a few years’ experience from a medical affairs role is preferred.
• Shown expertise in understanding, assimilating, and communicating complex scientific information with a human touch
• A curious team player, that contributes actively to discussions, ask questions and share knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to others and understand their perspectives, to build trust and positive relationships.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to engaging with external stakeholders as well as cross-functional colleagues.
• Business-oriented thinking, without compromising the scientific elements of the job.
• Experience from working in cross-functional teams.
• A patient focused approach and integrity in external interactions.
• Good planning, communication and organizational skills and an ability to achieve results without compromising quality is required.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, health care system and payer structures.
• Knowledge about healthcare systems and payer structures in both Norway and Denmark is an advantage, but not a prerequisite
• Ability to travel, driver’s license and Norwegian or Danish as well as English language skills required.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Why astrazeneca

At AstraZeneca, we are empowered to be brave and freely express our views. Our open and inclusive environment encourages everyone to communicate and share their ideas with purpose and confidence. We change the practice of medicine by generating compelling medical evidence that helps physicians better treat patients at every point in their journey. Our culture of openness, transparency, ambition, and drive makes it a supportive place to grow your career. We work together to improve lives, making the biggest possible impact for patients, science, and society.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and join us in our mission to redefine cancer treatment and one day eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

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