Do you have expertise in, and passion for science working and creating value for our customers and patients? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you! ABOUT ASTRAZENECA AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. ABOUT THE MEDICAL TEAM You will be joining a top-performing medical team that combines medical expertise with a business mindset. Problem-solving comes naturally, and the team proactively takes ownership and is willing to step out of their comfort zones to achieve the best results. What you will do? Act as catalysts, with a deep understanding of the health system (environment, priorities, clinical pathways, patient journeys) and its challenges, to gather insights and execute according to the medical strategic plans to deliver strategic, scalable & sustainable clinical practice transformations, enhancing access to equitable quality care for patients and enabling the adoption of our innovative medicines. The Diagnostic Lead supports the timely, high-quality in-market companion diagnostics/testing solutions to enable optimal patient access and treatment throughout the lifecycle of oncology and rare disease portfolios. This includes providing insights to the core medical team, brand teams, and interacting with key diagnostic stakeholders and HCPs. An important element of this role is to develop and implement tactical plans with an understanding of clinical and diagnostic operational issues in the testing pathway. Typical Accountabilities will include Scientific Exchange: Engage in peer-to-peer level dialogue with key external stakeholders and deliver appropriate clinical/scientific content.Respond to unsolicited customer inquiries and provide focused and balanced clinical/scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca's products and services.Provide scientific/clinical support and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.Identify and establish relationships with key customers and other scientific thought leaders.Organize and facilitate scientific events to enhance stakeholder education.Deliver informative lectures at scientific events tailored to healthcare professionals.Collaborate with KEEs on study proposals and/or publications of interest to AstraZeneca. Customer Insights and Strategic Relationships: Effectively identify, gather, analyze, synthesize, report and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific/medical environments to internal stakeholders.Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to medical/product strategy or clinical development based on customer perspectives.Partner with stakeholders to identify gaps in the patient experience journey.Identify and develop needs-based relationships with pathologists, molecular diagnostics kit suppliers, and scientific organizations.Identify barriers to testing through partnerships with diagnostic companies and HCPs. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Must be a Qualified Medical Doctor or completed MSc/PhD in a scientific discipline.Minimum 5 years in medical affairs role.Medical/Scientific knowledge in diagnostics in Oncology and Rare Diseases.Experience in relationship and stakeholder management.Excellent presentation and communication skills.Fluency in English is required. Why AstraZeneca? We are proud to have achieved Top Employer certification in several countries. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. SO, WHAT'S NEXT? Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you! Click the link to apply no later than 21 November 2024 and we'll be in touch as soon as we can. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn here and on Facebook here. Closing Date: 21/11/2024 Date Posted: 14-Nov-2024 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
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