ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear – shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalize and scale it.

BUSINESS AREA
In Asia Area, more than 3,000 of us work amongst the most exciting growth markets, from India, SEA, Taiwan to South Korea. In these ever evolving and complex markets, it takes entrepreneurial thinking to stay at the forefront of bringing our innovative medicines to millions of patients. Fusing our diverse minds with local ownership, we’re energized and empowered to shape a new future for AstraZeneca, our markets and our patients. We aspire to be a leader by co-developing our healthcare ecosystem with our stakeholders in Asia Area to deliver improved patient experience, outcomes and quality of life.

What you’ll do
As a Medical Therapeutic Area Lead under our Medical Team, you will be a supervisor a group of Medical Science Liaison and Therapeutic Area Medical Partner. Works with therapeutic brand leaders to develop national strategies for healthcare thought leaders. Responsible for coordinating Medical Liaison activities with sales group.

Leads team of Medical Science Liaisons and Therapeutic Area Medical Partner

Develop and drive innovative collaboration with the in internal and external partnership.

Building Medical Science Liaisons capabilities and ensure they deliver an excellent capabilities.

Serves as a member of the assigned Therapeutic Area Core Team and leads initiatives that impact national strategies for a specific therapeutic area.

Serves as a member of the Extended Leadership Team and leads initiatives that impact a specific Therapeutic Area and cross-Therapeutic Areas

Works with sales leaders to coordinate Medical Liaison activities and optimize use of resources.

Integrates scientific and medical knowledge from key opinion leaders, brand teams and literature to identify and forecast trends that might impact AZ business across brands.

Essential:

Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine or equivalent

6 – 8 years’ experience as a Medical Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry

Strong leadership capabilities

Desirable:

Doctorate in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine or equivalent.

Established track record of basic or clinical research.

Demonstrated expertise in the Medical Education process.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.