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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Medical Advisor

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or higher in Clinical Medicine.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience.
  • Disease expertise and a strong understanding of clinical practice.
  • Strong strategic thinking.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Business acumen and the ability to work in a cross-functional matrix environment.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to developing and implementing the Medical Brand Strategic Plan (BSP), Brand Experience Plan (BEP), and Launch Readiness Plan (LRP) to demonstrate scientific leadership.
  • Identify unmet disease needs and lead medical initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
  • Map clinical pathways by identifying key decision-makers and opportunities to align with evidence-based practices and industry standards.
  • Foster scalable, innovative partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem to achieve sustainable patient outcomes.
  • Interpret and communicate findings from real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) projects to generate actionable insights that inform medical and commercial strategies and improve patient outcomes.
  • Ensure AstraZeneca-sponsored clinical trials, Externally Sponsored Scientific Research (ESR), and RWD/RWE studies comply with AstraZeneca standard operating procedures (SOPs) and industry policies and procedures.
  • Lead Phase IIIB–IV clinical research, including preparing and reviewing study protocols, case report forms, study reports, statistical analysis plans, and other key clinical documents.
  • Use medical expertise to design, implement, and oversee AstraZeneca-sponsored clinical projects, including RWD/RWE projects, ensuring scientific accuracy and reliable data sources.
  • Develop scientific narratives and educational content that address unmet needs, integrate new medical advancements into clinical practice, and support guideline adoption.
  • Support healthcare professionals (HCPs) in managing patients according to the latest evidence-based guidelines through various educational approaches.
  • Organize and deliver education or training sessions to cross-functional employees to keep scientific knowledge up to date within the local organization.
  • Ensure product materials are accurate and up to date.
  • Provide expert scientific support and approval for complex drug materials and conference documents.
  • Maintain signatory authority on therapy-area materials and ensure marketing materials are medically and scientifically accurate.
  • Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations, including those governing clinical trials, promotional activity, and pharmacovigilance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of technical and regulatory developments.
  • Proficiency in evidence generation.
  • An innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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