Medical Advisor Pipeline (APAC)

About Alexion, Astra Zeneca Rare Disease
At Alexion, we’re dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines for those with rare and devastating diseases. Our patient first approach informs all our decision-making, and we invest in team and individual development. Ours is an energetic, fast-paced way of working that is solutions focused and collaborative.

We will help you expand your skills and knowledge and unlock your best.

Working at pace, you’ll be challenged and supported to grow – learning from inspiring leadership and exceptional teams who believe in the power of science to make a difference. Every day you will broaden your horizons and skills, finding opportunities to take the initiative and build a meaningful career. Our outstanding learning resources and new diverse career-enhancing opportunities will quickly deepen your personal and professional growth.

About the role
The Regional Medical Advisor for Pipeline is part of Alexion’s Global APAC team. As a field-based scientific resource you will be responsible for the external scientific engagement strategy for designated programs across several therapeutic areas.  You will work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on designated trials, as well as collaborate on the cross-program scientific engagement needs for the therapy areas.  

The Regional Medical Advisor for Pipeline will have key responsibility to establish and maintain relationships with a network of Key external experts to own the strategy for early external scientific engagement. You will work to identify collaboration opportunities and ensure to collect actionable insights in new fields of engagement. As Regional Medical Advisor for Pipeline you will advise Alexion´s clinical development strategy and trial execution. You will collaborate with an internal team to support clinical trial activities including early insight collection, guiding feasibility and enhancing trial recruitment & retention.

Essential for the role

• MD, PharmD, or PhD in natural sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations and Clinical Development
• Experience and skills in experts engagement and leading Advisory Boards
• Previous experience in rare diseases is of advantage / Previous experience working with Asian countries is a plus
• Willingness to travel (up to 50 % of time)
• Excellent communication, project management and leadership skills

Desirable for the role

• Previous experience in rare diseases
•  Previous experience working with Asian countries

Why Alexion?  

At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translate into innovative breakthroughs for patients.  We want to unlock your potential and inspire you to be your best, challenging you to expand your horizons, extend your knowledge, and grow to your fullest.

So, what’s next?

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours!
• If you’re curious to know please reach out to Danielle Jones.
  

Where can I find out more?

• Visit our websites https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html and https://www.astrazeneca.com/
• For some useful hints and tips, please visit https://careers.astrazeneca.com/application-hints-tips

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.