Medical Scientific Advisor Hematology (Sweden) - Nordic Marketing Company

Do you see yourself as Medical Scientific Advisor - Hematology and want to apply your ambition in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, 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.

Introduction to role

The Medical Scientific Advisor is a field-based medical affairs expert with a strong understanding and knowledge of scientific and therapeutic areas. Typically, the role encompasses national responsibilities, with potential additional Nordic-specific tasks. The MSA is a key driver to the development of AstraZeneca medical Therapeutic Area strategy by developing relevant understanding of key collaborator needs & perceptions. The MSA is accountable for creating and implementing medical activity plans relating to AstraZeneca's (AZ's) portfolio and products across the full life cycle. The key focus of the MSA is in the pre-launch and launch phase as well as identifying and leading partnerships to improve patient outcomes by redefining care collaborations. By translating scientific expertise and health care understanding into strategic and tactical initiatives, the MSA contributes to business success and capitalizes on external insights to enrich decision-making processes. The MSA will (co)-lead transforming care strategic, scalable and measurable deliver sustainable system transformation aligned to AZ core therapy area. The MSA is expected to exhibit collaborative, cross-functional working relationships with internal team members, as well as close external interactions with external experts and broader segment health care partners as relevant, to prepare for successful launches, facilitate clinical trial deliverables and transform care by impact patient outcomes.

Accountabilities

- Medical and Scientific Engagement in pre-launch and launch with external collaborators

- Lead scientific plans to explore and address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas

- Develop, enhance, and maintain external partner engagement by developing and implementing an engagement plan in line with the medical strategy and Medical Activity Plan

- Proactively build sequential scientific engagement with key external experts , medical organizations, national collaborators in therapeutic areas, and other decision-makers

- Enable well-informed guidelines and protocols at the time of approval and advocate progress over time in the pre-launch phase to prepare healthcare for launches

- Activities performed in line with Medical Activity Plan, organizing and leading scientific exchange meetings, acting as scientific speaker at external meetings, and organizing and leading advisory boards

- Engage KEEs, HCPs, and other external collaborators by proactively providing on-label scientific updates and information on AZ disease areas and marketed products as part of non-promotional scientific exchange

- Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products. Presenting such information in an objective, scientifically balanced, and substantiated manner

- Support clinical operation with study management and deliverables across the full spectrum of clinical trials in phase 2-3, ensuring country allocation, site preference, and delivery

- Provide information to investigator/potential investigators on the existence of Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) and Open Innovation (OI) programs

- Articulate evidence gaps based on insights from the medical evidence team

Essential Skills/Experience

- Master’s Degree in life sciences or a related field, PhD or MD degree is an advantage

- Fluent in at least one Nordic language and have excellent knowledge of English

- Driver’s license and ability to travel

- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards in collaboration with external partners

- Ability to understand Healthcare Systems, priorities, decision makers, and clinical pathways design and delivery, identify common barriers to optimal care, and how to navigate in partnerships

- Strategic mentality with ability to operationalize strategy into impactful activities

- Growth and adaptive approach matching a constantly changing external and internal agenda

- External-facing focus and pro-active approach with respect to engaging different external partners (e.g., decision makers, GLW, KEE, innovation directors)

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and management systems (e.g., PowerBI)

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions by acting as an informal leader

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely for a variety of collaborators

- Cross-functional and collaborative approach: Experience working in cross-functional teams and taking indirect leadership in those to deliver against a shared goal

- Experience working across the full spectrum of life cycle, including pre-launch or launch experience

At AstraZeneca, we change the practice of medicine by generating compelling medical evidence that helps physicians better treat patients at every point in their journey. Our high-performing team works together to improve lives by combining science with strategy. We are brave problem solvers who are encouraged to try new ideas in a supportive environment. Our partnerships with experts allow us to communicate evidence that transforms medical practice. Here, you will have the opportunity to impact every point in the patient journey while working in a positive environment that values lifelong learning.

I&D

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?

When we at AstraZeneca see the chance to change, we take this opportunity - for every opportunity, no matter how small, can be the beginning of something big. Delivering medicine that changes people's lives is about having an entrepreneurial spirit - finding moments and understanding its potential.

So, what is next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Great, because we cannot wait to hear from you. Welcome with your application, in English, latest by the 13th March 2025.

Where can I find out more?

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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.