Medical Affairs Manager- CVRM

Job Description

Medical Affairs Manager- CVRM, based out at Bangalore

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation 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.

BUSINESS AREA

MEDICAL AFFAIRS

Be part of redefining our future by thinking and acting differently. Be part of delivering our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology by 2025. We need to build on our heritage and think and act differently to evolve with the healthcare landscape. From becoming a digitally-enabled enterprise to accelerating launches. It means we are forward looking, challenge the status quo, reflect on insights, spot opportunities and act on smart risks.

What you’ll do

An internal and externally facing medical role that provides medical and clinical expertise in priority therapeutic/disease areas and builds AZ scientific leadership. Participates and contributes with medical and clinical expertise in design of LCM and Brand Strategy. Takes leadership in implementation of Medical Plan/ activities in alignment with Brand strategy. Ensures that the Medical Activities meet the needs of patients and customers. Engages Opinion Leaders in ESRs, scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings. Defines and delivers training on Medical background of the product or various functions in an organization. May take responsibility as Nominated Signatory medical reviewer for activities and promotional materials. May take responsibility for mentorship of MSL/s in the country. May lead Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance within a particular market.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

To establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated and effective Medical input

• Continuously acquire and update necessary scientific knowledge on therapeutic area and relevant compounds.
• Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand plan.
• Collaborate with MSL to seek input from MSL insights for development of local medical plan.
• Develop and implement pre-launch medical plan/activities for new products at least 2 years prior to the planned launch in the country to address key clinical and scientific challenges
• Provide medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes including national congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchange meetings, publications, CMEs to meet identified needs
• To ensure that the Medical Information provided both to external and internal customers is timely, relevant, accurate and scientifically balanced
• Provide local medical expertise to local area/regional brand teams
• Provide medical input to phase 1 to 4 study protocols, study feasibility and support operational delivery
• Provide Medical expertise to support PSP market research, PASS and ESRO.

To engage scientific leaders, professional bodies or societies to establish AZ as a scientific leader

• 40% of time in field is required for engagement with the highest priority HCPs and key external stakeholders engagement
• Share emerging data with HCPs, discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific, objective and balanced way
• Disseminate results of studies completed to medical community by translating their clinical values and incorporating into business strategies
• Attend relevant scientific congresses and HCP meetings to gather new knowledge on AZ compounds, competitor information and therapeutic area
• Conduct professional scientific communication or presentation (become chairperson/presenter when necessary) with key opinion leaders (prominent
• Liaise with local investigators and the External Sponsored Research organization to support research initiatives.
• Internally communicate competitive intelligence

Generate the medical evidence to support the brand strategies in priority TAs to meet unmet medical needs

• Idea generation of the company sponsored clinical research
• Oversight and accountability of the operation of the studies
• Initiate research discussions, for example NIS, with customers to develop studies that will fulfil global and local business strategies. (May as part of the review team conduct initial assessment of any ISS proposals)Participate as key member of brand team as strategic partner towards LCM actions including potential business development opportunities
• Develop NIS or registry studies to address unmet medical needs.
• Developing partnership with OLs in order to develop their capabilities of conducting medical studies

Provide medical expertise to shape regulatory environment to achieve rapid and high quality market access of AZ products including new registration, new product evaluation and life cycle

• Support to develop drug value pack and communicate it to Key Decision Makers
• Support market access activities that shape market understanding of disease, diagnosis and treatment options
• Proactive crossfuctional collaboration with regulatory and other teams in drug registration in earlier and broader accessibility aligned to the brand strategy

Defines and delivers training on Medical background of the product for various functions in an organization as required

• Provide effective Medical/clinical trainings (basic science and disease knowledge, drug profile, clinical data) to internal colleagues in line with expressed needs of MSL manager and sales managers:
• Ensures own knowledge and knowledge of team members of best practices and new relevant developments is up to date

Governance and ensuring overall adherence to processes and regulation [include but not limit to patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities, etc ...]

• Accountable for ensuring Promotional Compliance: Provide medical input to the creation, development and agreement of promotional material and ensure all material is in line with internal SOPs and meets IFPMA code
• If appropriate to market, Ensure that Pharmacovigilance activities meet internal SOP and local regulations.
• Ensure clinical studies are carried out in accordance with AZ SOPs and cGCP. Support Clinical team to select appropriate investigators and sites optimising quality, delivery and commercial benefit
• Aligns with the values and vision of AZ
• Actively participate/encourage the development of the AZ culture
• Ensures compliance with AZ code of conduct, Corporate Governance, Audits requirement, guidelines, codes, policies and procedures
• Ensures that company confidentiality is maintained (i.e. intellectual property, product, strategic and salary information)
• Discloses potential breach of codes or conducts

Personal development

• Develop functional capability in the role
• Communicate, develop and role model AZ culture and AZ Values & Behaviours
• Develop individual and team accountability
• Identify areas for self-development and discuss developmental needs with line manager using the 70-20-10 principle (experiential learning, coaching/networking/relationship-based learning and class room training)
• Attend & actively participate in learning programmes, training, projects and meetings (where needed)

Essential for the role

• MBBS/MD-Pharmacology
• Medical/Scientific knowledge in the responsible disease area
• Interest in a long-term career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent presentation skills
• An ability to travel
• Fluency in English is required

Desirable for the role

• Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs
• Knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments
• Experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in relationship and stakeholder management
• Project management experience
• Team management experience

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions 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 imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.
• If you’re curious to know more then please apply to this post and we will revert back to you.

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