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AstraZeneca

Oct 24

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Dubai
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have at least 1 year at AstraZeneca, CVRM experience preferred, a relevant degree, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a solid healthcare background in Kuwait.
  • You will engage with HCPs, share scientific data, identify KEE partnerships, support medical activities, and provide insights on clinical practices and AZ products while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year’ experience is required within AstraZeneca with a solid performance track record.
  • Experience with the healthcare environment and related dynamics in the Kuwait, is a must.
  • Experience in the CVRM therapy area is preferable.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Bachelor’s degree in medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or degree in biomedical sciences.
  • Postgraduate degree would be an advantage.
  • Excellent ability to learn and acquire scientific concepts and knowledge.
  • Demonstrated expertise in synthesizing scientific information and communicating it effectively at peer level with HCPs.
  • Ability to work in matrix multicultural organizations and collaborate effectively with commercial counterparts.
  • Exceptional communication skills both oral and written as a need to deliver comprehensive presentations and facilitate discussions with small/large groups of health care providers and internal management (in English).
  • Excellent problem-solving ability in addition to strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate good business judgment.
  • High sense of urgency and commitment to excellence in the successful achievement of objectives.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills to demonstrate leadership and initiative and demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner.
  • Experience with CVRM is an advance.
  • Full understanding of the medical role in driving innovative value strategies and supporting patient access to evidence-based treatment is an advance.
  • Other relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or previous clinical experience as an HCP (pharmacist, doctor) is preferable.
  • Established track record of basic or clinical research.

Responsibilities

  • Build, enhance, and maintain with scientific leaders (KEEs)
  • Provide AZ with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice trends, HCP insight, and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment.
  • Share emerging data with HCPs, discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific, objective and balanced way.
  • Responsible for identifying and developing scientifically based partnerships with the CVRM KEEs.
  • Work with HCPs as partners in scientific activities that help advance disease understanding and are consistent with Medical Affairs strategy & objectives, such as: Interact in the field with the medical community in the context of various medical projects such as clinical trials, Non-Interventional Studies, investigator-sponsored studies (ISSs), and scientific exchange.
  • Identify potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate for local events.
  • Provide recommendations for advisory board/round table discussion participants and serve as faculty/facilitators for advisory board meetings.
  • Present scientific data to HCPs in both groups (Medically led meetings) and one-on-one settings.
  • Facilitate continuing medical education events for HCPs.
  • Build or Initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in priority disease area(s) through obtaining and sharing valuable insights.
  • Provide actionable insights that enhance the value and appropriate use of AZ products and disease management to internal stakeholders.
  • Engage in strategic planning meetings with payer customers or hospital decision-makers where the discussion of scientific topics is separated from the discussion of promotional and/or other business topics.
  • Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of AZ products, emerging therapies, competitors, patient and treatment trends, clinical trials, and scientific activities within the Disease Area and continuously updates this expertise and knowledge based on training direction and approved resources provided.
  • Support the TA Associate Director and Marketing Team in developing non-promotional and promotional brand materials/programs.
  • Act as scientific expert in priority disease areas for internal stakeholders.
  • Continuously acquire and update necessary scientific knowledge on therapeutic area and relevant compounds.
  • Provide 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, competitor information.
  • Provide scientific support at AZ sponsored educational events.
  • Gather, monitor and share competitor knowledge that may affect company strategies.
  • Planning and executing regional medical activities during the product launch processes.
  • Serve as a medical resource for the sales representatives and accurately answer any medical question they may have to help them utilize their approved materials and to help them understand therapeutic area.
  • Participate/develop/conduct therapeutic area and product trainings and periodic scientific updates to the internal customers.
  • Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products, presenting such information in an objective, well balanced, substantiated manner that is scientific in tone and content, free of promotional messages, truthful, and is not misleading.
  • Demonstrate appropriate response and documents the provision of accurate, scientific data in response to unsolicited scientific questions posed by Healthcare providers with Company Policies, and applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Medical Science Liaison – CVRM role?

The primary responsibility is to provide high-quality medical and scientific expertise through detailed discussions and presentations regarding cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic (CVRM) products and disease areas in a non-promotional context.

What are the essential qualifications for the Medical Science Liaison position?

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or biomedical sciences. Experience in the healthcare environment in Kuwait and fluency in English are also required.

Is experience in the CVRM therapy area necessary for candidates?

Experience in the CVRM therapy area is preferable but not mandatory for all candidates.

What type of activities will the Medical Science Liaison engage in with healthcare professionals?

The Medical Science Liaison will interact with healthcare professionals through scientific discussions, medical projects, advisory boards, and educational events to enhance disease understanding and advance clinical practices.

Do we consider applications from candidates outside Kuwait?

No, only applications based in Kuwait will be considered.

What is the expected level of communication skills for this position?

Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required to effectively deliver presentations and facilitate discussions with healthcare providers and internal management.

What kind of training will the Medical Science Liaison provide?

The Medical Science Liaison will participate in and develop training for internal stakeholders, particularly regarding therapeutic areas and product knowledge.

Will the Medical Science Liaison gather competitor information?

Yes, the Medical Science Liaison will gather, monitor, and share competitor knowledge that may affect company strategies.

What personal attributes are desirable for the Medical Science Liaison role?

Candidates should demonstrate problem-solving ability, strong negotiation skills, excellent planning, organizational skills, a high sense of urgency, and commitment to excellence.

What is the work environment like at AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca promotes an inclusive culture that values diversity, collaboration, lifelong learning, growth, and development, aiming to be a Great Place to Work.

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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.