Medical Affairs Lead - Lung

London

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Closing Date: 6th October 2023

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Oncology sector in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines?

Business Area

In the UK, the AZ medical affairs team is spear heading this evolution, under the new leadership of David Harland, being part of this team will mean you have the chance to drive better outcomes for patients as part of an empowered, entrusted and enabled team.

Change the way cancer is treated by making an impact at every point in the patient journey. We are thinking and acting faster than anyone to ensure the data we’re producing helps physicians care for patients better. To ultimately deliver clinical promises to the real world, improve patient outcomes and their quality of life.

Our ambition is to eliminate cancer as a cause of death through scientific discovery and collaborations.

At AstraZeneca UK, we are committed to delivering against three missions:

• Accelerating the position of the UK as a global centre of excellence in life sciences
• Redefining healthcare through fast and equitable access to the most effective medicines, high quality care
• Delivering sustainable leadership that prioritises healthy people, society and planet

Our head office in Pancras Square offers us the strongest possible platform to transform the lives of patients, as the country’s leading biopharmaceutical company. It brings AstraZeneca UK closer to our customers, partners and collaborators in the UK’s healthcare environment, as well as develop greater collaboration with the wider AstraZeneca footprint.

What you’ll do

As Medical Affairs Lead – Lung, you’ll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific abilities in making a positive impact on patients’ lives. The team you’d be joining is ambitious, forward looking and has an industry leading set of existing and pipeline products!

You will lead the Medical input to business strategic and operational planning for IO Lung Cancer, including development of the Medical Affairs plans.

Be responsible for leading delivery of clinical insight, customer focus and clinical governance into Medical and Business Unit objectives.

• To deliver Therapy Area /Brand objectives as outlined in Brand Medical Plans
• To develop and deliver pre-, peri- and post-launch medical plans and activities
• Dependent on experience, act as mentor for medical affairs colleagues
• Act to ensure GCP requirements are fully complied with and in line with the local Quality Management System (QMS) SOP and all other AZ policies and Standards, including the ABPI Code of Practice.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Higher Degree in related scientific field.
• Strong Track record of leadership across the medico-marketing interface.
• Experience in oncology
• Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role
• Proven expertise in the ABPI Code of Practice
• Extensive patient and customer insight through experience of working with the NHS
• Proven ability to interact with external customers
• Evidence of effective team working and accountability

Desirable:

• Registered Physician (preferably GMC) or Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Member/Fellow of a Royal College or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Higher Degree in Oncology (e.g. PhD and MSc Oncology)
• Technical expertise in the allocated disease/therapy area
• Extensive experience of the pharmaceutical industry
• Hold or successfully acquire Nominated Signatory status.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being an excellent Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your ambitious spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. A broad culture that develops diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining us? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.