Medical Evidence Manager – Nordic Marketing Company

at  AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Are you a strong project lead in the area of Real-World Evidence? Do you want to transform the lives of patients by taking a vital role in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be of interest for you!
Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.
Join our Nordic Medical Evidence team of 12 persons, with alternative location in any of AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company (Nordic MC) offices. As a Medical Evidence Manager, you will project lead and coordinate Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) studies in the Nordic region, including alignment with strategic needs as well as with regulations and AstraZeneca Standard Operating Procedures. You may also support Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies, from study concept/idea to a final publication, in close collaboration with external and internal stakeholders. A solid background within project management as well as experience with project management of observational studies or clinical trial studies are considered to be a strong advantage. Excellent communication skills, a positive solution-focused attitude, and ability to utilize the expertise in a cross-functional context are crucial to succeed.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the local review and evaluation group and coordinate all internal project review and approval governance processes for ESR studies
• Be responsible for study operational tasks in ESR studies, including development of documents, and management of financial resources and agreements
• Write and negotiate ESR agreements with academic institutions, scientific consultants, investigators, service providers
• Be responsible for study drug supply and ensure patient safety reporting, as applicable, in ESR studies
• Represent and report of ESR studies in cross functional teams
• Provide and manage publication support and review of ESR publications
• Project management of RWE studies, including budget and resource management
• Write and negotiate agreements with scientific consultants, investigators, and service providers
• Ethical applications and interaction with authorities and registry holders

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• MSc in natural science, public health or equivalent
• Strong collaborative skills
• Experience with project management from working in the pharmaceutical industry, e.g. in clinical development/observational studies/project management in medical affairs or from leading observational studies in academia, consultancy or similar
• Ability to set and handle priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a multinational matrix environment
• Strategic approach with a broad business insight
• Proficient in speaking and good writing skills in English and at least one Nordic language
• High integrity and ethical standards

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with project management of observational studies or clinical trial studies

Please refer the Job description for details