Senior Medical Advisor Renal

Would you like to apply your expertise to make an impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve, no matter where you start with us.

Our aim is to protect the lives of 50 million people in the next year from the often-devastating consequences of heart failure, cardiovascular, metabolic and renal diseases.

As Senior Medical Advisor Renal you will contribute to the development of medical strategy and provide Medical input into Brand Strategies ensuring support of the life cycle of the assigned product.

If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Therapeutic Area Lead, you will ensure planning and realization of research projects for the assigned products according to corporate and local policies. You will provide high quality scientific support to Company functions (e.g. marketing, sales, regulatory, training, market access) and ensure planning and support to the Clinical Research Unit for the realization of clinical trials and for the assigned products.

The role broadly includes the following key components:

• Ensure planning and realization of research projects for the assigned products according to corporate and local policies

• Contribute, in co-operation with other Company’s functions, to the definition of the Product Business Plan (PBP) for the assigned products, according to the HQ strategies and policies

• Prepare National Medical Plan on assigned product, providing strategies and objectives, according to the HQ strategies and policies

• Be the point of reference for KEEs within the Therapeutical Area

• Collaborate with medical field team (MSLs and MSLs Manager), training them and the cross-functional team on product and disease update and supporting them in development of local medical plan;

• Ensure the Italian participation to the international clinical development (e.g.: by maintaining close contacts with the relevant international Product Teams and collaborate with the local clinical research team);

• Guarantee, with the Clinical Research Manager (CRM), the local implementation of global trials, according to planned milestones and costs

• For local studies, review study proposals/protocols, ensure correct data management and analysis, ensure timely final study reports and publication of data

• Provide high quality support to the Regulatory Affairs Dept in the definition and review of the product registration dossier and other documents, in compliance with HQ guidelines and MoH requirements

• Provide support to Marketing Dept to guarantee the high quality scientific standard in the relevant activities [e.g: preparation and review of promotional material; planning and organisation of scientific events (e.g. symposia and/or lectures during congresses, updating course for medical targets, etc.)]

• Provide support to Training Dept to guarantee that the Field Force receive high quality and updated scientific information on the products assigned

• Support the Field Force in its relationship with medical target groups through continuous updating on therapeutic aspects related to the relevant pathology and/or products

• Develop and maintain contacts with key External Expert and Scientific Community

• Collect and discuss with sponsors the proposals for ESRs and to collaborate with the MEOR manager according to AZ SOP

• Support the Medical Evidence Observational Research (MEOR) manager in the operational activities

• Manage medical information requests

• Manage budget

• Manage all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Degree (higly preferred) or Scientific degree

• Understanding of sales and marketing and pharmaceutical medical information

• Fundamental knowledge of basic research, drug development, clinical environment

• Detailed knowledge of the local regulatory requirements related to medical affairs activities

• Previous experience as MSL or Medical Advisor or other activities within the Medical Department roles

• Communication skills, including communicating detailed technical, scientific, or medical information

• Experience creating information or marketing materials on basic and complex drugs

• Ability to work in team

• Leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills

• Project management/change management experience

• Proficiency in written/spoken English and Italian

• Domicile in Lombardia

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. We’re opening new ways to work, pioneering ground-breaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application.

The recruitment team will evaluate your profile and review your CV to determine whether your skills and experience match the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates matching the job profile will be contacted for an interview. If you are recently being involved into a recruitment process for a similar professional role within our Company, we will evaluate our previous feedback to arrange an interview.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.