Medical Science Liaison GI (Piemonte, Valle d’Aosta, Sardegna)

at  AstraZeneca

MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON GI (PIEMONTE, VALLE D’AOSTA, SARDEGNA)

Would you like to apply your expertise to make an impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and we’ll develop you 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.
In the last 15 years, AstraZeneca has built and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry. We are helping patients by redefining the cancer treatment paradigm in five main disease areas - breast, ovarian, lung, gastro-intestinal and haematological cancers. Our approach is focused on using ground-breaking science to further our understanding of cancer and make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.
As Medical Science Liaison GI you will act as the first point of contact for any medical/scientific aspect or issue related to the assigned products by engaging in Scientific Exchange with AstraZeneca teams, Key External Experts, Health Care Professionals, and Clinical Investigators.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Scientific Degree, Master or Doctorate Degree in the relevant field of study
• Previous experience as MSL or Medical Advisor or other activities within the Medical Department or Clinical Development roles
• Experience in the oncology field highly preferred
• Solid experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Fundamental knowledge of basic research, drug development, clinical environment
• Detailed knowledge of the local regulatory requirements related to medical affairs activities
• Experience in mapping new TA(s) and product launch preparation and execution
• Communication skills, including communicating detailed technical, scientific, or medical information
• Ability to work in team
• Leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in English and Italian
• Residence in Piedmont or in Lombardy

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Doctor in the relevant Therapeutic Area
• Experience in GI
• Experience in clinical trials
• Experience in product launch

Reporting to the MSL Manager GI, in the role of Medical Science Liaison GI you will engage with external experts to identify medical unmet needs, evidence gaps and gain insight, and delivers presentations in a non-promotional scientific context as determined by global and local Medical Affairs plans.

The role will comprise the following aspects:

• Developing and maintaining contacts with Key External Experts of the assigned territory and represent the main contact for any scientific/medical aspect.
• Providing input and support to Medical Advisors/Therapeutic Area Lead and Clinical Operations Team in sites selection and feasibility assessment for national/international trials, and managing potential issues related to the implementation and conduct of international/national trials
• Collecting and discussing with Investigators the proposal for independent studies (ESR Externally Sponsored Research) in the assigned territory and, according to SOP, filling in the forms for the company’s evaluation and discussion
• Supporting the Field Force team in its relationship with medical target groups through a continuous updating on therapeutic aspects concerning relevant pathology and/or products (in cooperation with the Training Department)
• Identifying local medical needs and define a Field Medical Plan (FMP), according to the Italian and HQ strategies and policies, to be integrated into the local business plan.
• Building partnership with the entire cross-functional Field Team to implement the FMP through regular contacts and team meetings
• Support the Regional Access Managers (RAM) and the Local Access Managers (LAM) to ensure alignment of Field Medical Plan with regional plans through: relationships/scientific projects with regional Health Authorities and management of scientific issues related to the introduction of Company’s drugs into local formularies, respectively
• Other Activities:
• Supporting the Medical Advisers/Therapeutic Area Lead and Patient Safety Department in the management of AEs (e.g collection of follow-up information).
• Managing medical information requests
• Managing all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation