Primary Care Science Liaison - QLD

at  AstraZeneca

Do you have experience in a customer-facing role? Would you like to apply your communication and interpersonal skills to shape patients diagnosis and treatment journey? Then this role might be the one for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is a permanent, full time, field-based Medical Affairs position responsible for shaping the primary care health ecosystem in QLD (Central and South). Optimise the patient journey towards prevention, earlier diagnosis and guideline driven disease management. Primary Care Science Liaisons are responsible for developing strategic partnerships with Primary Care Organisations, general practitioners (GPs) and other clinical practice leaders to support enhanced patient outcomes and the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca medicines. This role works closely with field-based customer-facing roles in Medical Affairs (e.g. Medical Science Liaisons) and Commercial (e.g. sales representatives and first line sale managers).

ESSENTIAL FOR THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in a Science/Health discipline
• Prior experience in a customer facing role
• Understanding of the primary care health ecosystem
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally .
• Ability to travel (within state and approx. twice/year interstate)
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Collaborative and growth mindset

DESIRABLE FOR THE ROLE

• Advanced scientific degree
• Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales, marketing and MA Code
• Business acumen including strategic thinking