(Senior) Medical Science Liaison Specialist - CVRM - HCM

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● Field-based position responsible for implementation of activities for establishment of scientific leadership of AstraZeneca. This includes development and enhancement of professional relationships with healthcare professionals, building deep scientific understanding of AstraZeneca compounds. Driving positive opinions for the scientific and clinical value of AZ compounds for patients' needs. Deliver medical education and clinical support to medical professionals, training sales teams and involvement in development of brand strategy. The position may also be involved in review of product materials and response to medical queries.
• ● Objective & Critical actions & Measures (QQA)
• ● External Medical & Scientific engagement
• ● Build, enhance and 1maintain the engagement with scientific leaders (KEEs)
• ● % of time in field engaging HCPs and external stakeholders across territory and brands
• ● Proactively identify HCPs with high levels of scientific expertise in local treatment practice to collaborate on specific medico marketing activities
• ● Development and implementation of KEEs engagement plan in collaboration with line manager and TA lead. Review with the line manager and MAM this plan every quarter, develop KEEs visit plan- this includes pre call visit/engagement plan with clear objective of the visit, key points discussion for the visit, data to be shared and discussed with the KEEs.
• ● Develop own scientific knowledge for discussion on all aspects of the data to be shared with KEEs in a scientific, objective and balanced way through 1:1 discussions. Prepare for such interactions with peer group discussions. Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products, presenting such information in an objective, scientifically balanced, substantiated manner. Develop database of Key opinion leaders and also provide recommendations for advisory board participation
• ● Proactively provide scientific updates and information to KEEs and identify the relevance of the data to the scientific community
• ● % of available time spent meeting KEEs. (Available time total days minus holidays, weekends, sickness)
• ● Complete records of KEEs visits and regular review by TA Lead/line manager (define routine review as monthly for new starters and quarterly for non new starters)
• ● Coverage/engagement of KEEs versus plan
• ● Improvement in advocacy score
• ● Meeting skills and presentation skills based on in field coaching and 6 monthly official field assessment
• ● annual role play assessment of capabilities and scientific knowledge - use standard assessment form and methodology
• ● Feedback from KEEs
• ● Build and maintain trust-based relationships with external stakeholders
• ● Build AZ relationship with key external stakeholders (e.g. patient advocacy groups, key medical organisations, hospital pharmacy). Find opportunities to collaborate with such external stakeholders. Provide scientific support in CME events and through appropriate medical sponsorships/ partnership.
• ● Act as scientific expert in the disease area(s) by presenting therapeutic updates to external stakeholders
• ● Quantity of CMEs and Medical Sponsorship versus plan

Requirements

• ● Bachelor's Degree or working towards a professional qualification
• ● Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry and the area of field medical liaisons
• ● Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally
• ● Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing
• ● Advanced scientific degree
• ● Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Liaisons
• ● Project and team management experience
• ● Key Relationships to reach solutions
• ● Internal (to AZ or team)
• ● Field Medical Liaison and Medical Affairs Function
• ● Sales Representatives
• ● Compliance Team
• ● External (to AZ)
• ● Service providers
• ● Regulatory bodies
• ● Key stakeholders in the local community
• ● Healthcare professionals
• ● Why AstraZeneca
• ● Be bold and make a powerful impact: AstraZeneca is a world-leading business where standards are high and challenges complex, but also a collective where we build, support and motivate each other. This unique combination of strong expectation and empowerment invites you to improve how our markets work and make your individual mark. Here, you can follow your ambitions with full confidence. As part of a responsible, value-led business with a strong sustainability agenda, you can also help impact the future beyond business projects.
• ● Be part of our growth journey and success story: Join the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Make the most of our assets: our strong heritage, our early investment and commitment in emerging markets, and how we embrace digital and data to transform the patient journey. Go beyond your limits. Welcome failure as a chance to learn. There's no better place to feel inspired, energised and try new things.