Medical Advisor Lung (Maternity Cover) Milano

Medical Advisor Lung (Maternity Cover)
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Medical Advisor Lung Cancer

At AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and you'll develop beyond what you thought possible.

We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us.

At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries and find answers to challenge.

Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and teaming up to make impossible a reality.

In the last 15 years, AstraZeneca has built and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry.

Our aim is to help improve the outcomes of breast cancer patients with the ambition to one day eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

Throughout our history, our innovative science has led to potential practice-changing medicines for patients, and although we have come so far, there is still much to be done.

We are committed to furthering our research to redefine the breast cancer treatment paradigm.

As **Medical Advisor Lung Cancer**, you will play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to advancing the science of oncology to deliver life-changing medicines to patients most in need.

With a combination-focused pipeline that exploits the power of four scientific platforms to help address unmet clinical needs in a host of cancers, we are motivated by a dedication to the scientific discovery and collaboration that will one day help eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

As** Medical Advisor Lung Cancer** you will ensure planning and realization of research scientific projects for the assigned products according to corporate and local policies, provide high quality scientific support to Company functions (e. g.

marketing, sales, regulatory, training, market access) and ensure planning and support to the Clinical Research Unit for the realization of clinical trials and for the assigned products.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Lung Cancer Therapeutic Area Lead, you will be responsible for:

- Ensuring planning and realization of research projects for the assigned products according to corporate and local policies

- Contributing, in co-operation with other Company's functions, to the definition of the Product Business Plan (PBP) for the assigned products, according to the HQ strategies and policies

- Preparing National Medical Plan on assigned product, providing strategies and objectives, according to the HQ strategies and policies

- Collaborating with medical field team (MSLs and MSLs Manager), training them on product and disease update and supporting them in development of local medical plan

- Ensuring the Italian participation to the international clinical development (e. g.

: by maintaining close contacts with the relevant international Product Teams)

- Guaranteeing, with the Clinical Research Manager (CRM), the local implementation of global trials, according to planned milestones and costs

- For local studies, work closely with Medical Evidence Team and external CROs to ensure timely set up, preparation and conduct of the study ensuring correct data management and analysis, preparation of final study reports and timely publication of data

- Providing high quality support to the Regulatory Affairs Dept in the definition and review of the product registration dossier and other documents, in compliance with HQ guidelines and MoH requirements

- Providing support to Marketing Dept to guarantee the high quality scientific standard in the relevant activities (e. g: preparation and review of promotional material; planning and organisation of scientific events (e. g.

symposia and/or lectures during congresses, updating course for medical targets, etc.

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- Providing support to Training Dept to guarantee that the Field Force receive high quality and updated scientific information on the products assigned

- Supporting the Field Force in its relationship with medical target groups through continuous updating on therapeutic aspects related to the relevant pathology and/or products

- Collecting and discussing with sponsors the proposals for ESRs and to collaborate with the Medical Evidence Team according to AZ SOP

- Support management of medical information requests

- Managing all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Scientific Degree (Medical Degree highly preferred)

- Understanding of sales and marketing and pharmaceutical medical information

- Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical industry

- Ability to manage incoming data and/or requests in a timely manner and escalate when appropriate

- Knowledge of pharmaceutical environment

- Experience in Medical Affairs Department

- Good interpersonal skills

- Proficiency in English and Italian

**D**ESIRABLE REQUIR