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Medical HealthCare Partner – Vaccines and Immune Therapies

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Lisbon
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AI generated summary

  • You should have an advanced health-related degree, strong immunology knowledge, pharma experience, project management skills, and fluency in Portuguese and English. Excellent communication is essential.
  • You will engage with healthcare stakeholders, develop and execute medical strategies, support research, train teams, and foster evidence generation while maintaining scientific credibility.

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in a health-related scientific field (PhD or MSc in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, or other related scientific fields).
  • Good understanding of Immunology and Vaccines area, and execution of medical affairs plans.
  • Professional experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a field medical role or within Medical Affairs in the assigned therapeutic area; experience within Clinical research will also be considered.
  • Project management skills.
  • Experience with Healthcare Transformation initiatives in NHS or industry is a plus.
  • Thorough knowledge of local regulatory and market access requirements related to medical affairs activities.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and ethical framework and procedural guidelines that apply to the promotion and approval of medicinal products in Portugal.
  • Quick self-learner, ability, and willingness to work in a team and independently.
  • Communicative competence and presentation skills.
  • Very good knowledge of spoken and written Portuguese.
  • Very good command of written and spoken English.
  • High level of scientific knowledge and ability to analyse and process clinical and scientific data.
  • Experience liaising with healthcare professionals.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information to broad audience types.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the comprehensive understanding of the HealthCare System Pathways of the TA under scope.
  • Actively map top stakeholders in the TA area and collect initiatives and insights from the Healthcare System that can contribute to the improvement of patient pathways.
  • Proactively drive and/or support sustainable system transformation for patient management.
  • Work in a cross-functional team as a medical-scientific expert in the therapeutic area.
  • Help develop the medical strategy and its implementation within the framework of the integrated plan, based on external environment insights and actions collected from the field.
  • Prepare, manage, execute, and follow a tailored field medical and communication plan aligned with TA and vision to transform care strategy.
  • Build and maintain peer-level relationships with key external experts to support understanding of the Portuguese healthcare ecosystem & clinical dynamics and engage with the medical/scientific community in a highly credible, balanced, and objective manner, representing AstraZeneca’s dedication to excellence in science.
  • Support local, regional, and global AstraZeneca clinical research programs and externally sponsored research projects.
  • Foster opportunities to create real-world evidence data generation projects in collaboration with the medical and X-FT team.
  • Partner with other internal stakeholders providing medical-scientific contribution on account working.
  • Help set up and provide medical-scientific training and further education in your therapeutic area for the sales force, X-Ft Team, and other AZ personnel.
  • Support the Medical Governance Team (Medical Information/Patient Safety) in handling external medical and scientific requests.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Medical HealthCare Partner – Vaccines and Immune Therapies.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Lisbon, Portugal.

What qualifications are required for this role?

An advanced university degree in a health-related scientific field (PhD or MSc in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, or other related scientific fields) is required.

Is prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry necessary?

Yes, professional experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a field medical role or within Medical Affairs in the assigned therapeutic area, is necessary.

What language skills are required for this position?

Very good knowledge of spoken and written Portuguese and English is required.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role includes providing medical-scientific training and further education in the therapeutic area for the sales force and other AZ personnel.

Does the role require project management skills?

Yes, project management skills are an essential requirement for this position.

What kind of work environment can be expected?

The role expects in-person work, with an average of a minimum of three days per week in the office, while respecting individual flexibility.

Does this position involve building relationships with healthcare professionals?

Yes, building and maintaining peer-level relationships with key external experts is a key responsibility of this role.

Are there any specific skills related to communication required for this position?

Yes, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical, scientific, or medical information to a broad audience, are required.

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Mission & Purpose

We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. With a focus on innovative research and development, AstraZeneca develops and manufactures a wide range of prescription medicines, including treatments for cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, and other therapeutic areas. Their aim is to transform the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs. AstraZeneca's purpose is to push the boundaries of science and collaborate with healthcare professionals, organisations, and communities to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of healthcare globally.