JOB PURPOSE   工 作 目 的An external and internal facing role that provides medical and clinical expertise in priority therapeutic areas and builds AZ scientific leadership. Medical advisor is responsible to medical plan preparation. In addition, the Medical Advisor will input into Brand Strategy and LCM and take the lead in the design and implementation of medical activities aligned with Brand Strategy. The role focuses on the development of professional relationships with KEE, building deep scientific understanding of AstraZeneca compounds by engaging KEE in study, scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings. Further internal accountabilities include the delivery of medical education and clinical support to medical professionals, training sales teams and involvement in development of brand strategy.There are 4 levels in medical advisor role, i.e. associate medical advisor, medical advisor, Sr. medical advisor and principal medical advisor.Medical advisors are expected to have ≥1 year’s experience as associate medical advisor and proven record of success (internally or externally). Sr. medical advisors are expected to have ≥2 years’ experience as medical advisor and proven record of success (internally and externally). Principal medical advisors are expected to have ≥2 years’ experience as Sr. medical advisor, basic coaching skill and proven record of success (internally or externally).  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES / 主 要 职 责To establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated and effective Medical inputDevelop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand plan.Provide medical input for the development of company’s Brand plansProvide the AZ internal stakeholders with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice, trends and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment, competitive intelligenceDevelop 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 challengesProvide medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes including national congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchange meetings, publications, CMEs to meet identified needsProvide medical input to global protocols, study feasibility and local customer’s research initiatives.Feedback from participantsFeedback from business partners on quality of contribution to Medical and Brand plans –collected by line managerFeedback on congress report/highlights shared with cross-functional team as planned – completed feedback templatesProvide medical input into the Life Cycle Management of priority brands and TAs to meet unmet medical needsParticipate as key member of brand team as strategic partner towards LCM actionsDevelop NIS or registry studies to address unmet medical needsInitiate discussions with customers to develop studies that will fulfill global and local business strategies.ESR Proposals- NumberFor NIS number of sites, KEEs, investigators involved in studies versus planTimely publications of studies completed

Governance and ensuring overall adherence to processes and regulation

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 codeSupport Clinical team to select appropriate investigators and sites optimising quality, delivery and commercial benefitEnsures compliance with AZ code of conduct, Corporate Governance, Audits requirement, guidelines, codes, policies and proceduresEnsures that company confidentiality is maintained (i.e. intellectual property, product, strategic and salary information)Discloses potential breach of codes or conducts

External Medical & Scientific engagement

Build, enhance and maintain the engagement with key external expertise (KEE).

Proactively identify HCPs with high levels of scientific expertise in local treatment practice to collaborate on specific medical marketing activitiesDevelopment and implementation of KEE engagement plan in collaboration with line manager.Develop database of KEEs and also provide recommendations for advisory board participation, potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate.Develop own scientific knowledge and 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.Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products, presenting such information in an objective, scientifically balanced, substantiated manner.

Develop or initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in priority disease area(s)

Discuss potential involvement in ESR and RWEs. Interact in the field with KEEs for clinical trials, ESRsAble to conduct discussions on clinical trials in terms of study design and feasibility

Continuously demonstrate development of scientific expertise in disease area(s) of company focus

Positive engagement and response to coaching and feedback received from line manager.In daily work takes time to reflect on customer interactions and works on areas agreed with line manager as priorities for development.Develop behaviours leading to enhanced effectiveness as outlined in Competency definitions.Proactively demonstrate the AZ ValuesActive participation in AZ training, projects, and meetings depending on development needs

Compliance with relevant company and industry code of Conduct and also to comply with local country codes

Keep regular update and operate within the relevant Codes of Conduct, Ethical Interactions (EI), including GPEI and SOPsBe sure to understand AZ policies when engage to KEEs and external stakeholdersJOB REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES / 工作要求和胜任能力Academic / Professional qualification / 学 历 / 专 业 资 格Master or advanced degree in clinical qualification, with 2+ year on relevant experience of medical affairs in pharmaceutical companyBachelor degree, 2+ years doctor experience and 2+ years on relevant experience of medical affairs in pharmaceutical company

Technical / skill training / 技 术 / 技 能 训 练

Qualified Medical Doctor

Experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industryExtensive experience in relationship and stakeholder managementProject management experience

Working experience (No. of years / 年 资, Job function / 工 作 功 能, Business types / 业 务 种 类 )

Desirable

Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical AffairsExtensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments

Language ability / 语 言 能 力Fluent in spoken/ written English

Computer literacy / 电 脑 知 识Fluent Microsoft Office operation skills

Others / 其 他Qualified to apply for China Merchants Bank Credit Card (Business expenses should be reimbursed through company credit card) 具备入职后能办理招商银行信用卡的资格（通过报销的业务消费必须使用公司商务信用卡）AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Date Posted

13-8月-2025

Closing Date

29-9月-2025

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