Do you have a passion for oncology and want to improve patients´ lives? Then Astra Zeneca might be the place for you.

Our Astra Zeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo. Astra Zeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care. In parallel to a growing portfolio and new indications, we are aiming to shape the transformation of our organization.

As a medical advisor in gastrointestinal cancer for Sweden you will work closely with colleagues in Sweden and across the Nordics to implement the medical affairs oncology strategy.

Introduction to the role:
Being a field-based medical advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategy and clinical development of our oncology products. Your contribution to international and regional studies and responsibility for medical/scientific activities for Astra Zeneca’s marketed products and compounds in development will be key. In this role, translation of scientific knowledge and insights into strategies and actions that drive decision making, will help bringing medicines to patients and ultimately support business success.
This position reports to the Nordic Therapeutic Area Lead for Gastrointestinal Cancer based in Finland.

Accountabilities:
In this position, you will collaborate with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate use of established and future AZ products. You will facilitate medical/scientific exchange activities to increase comprehension of clinical data, contribute to developing study concepts, identify new opportunities and evidence gaps, and work closely with investigators to generate data to inform clinical practice. Additionally, you will support scientific programs that explore unmet medical needs and patient support, work cross-functionally to provide medical insight on product strategies, cross-functional plans and key deliverables including reimbursement dossiers and regulatory documents.

Essential skills/experience:

• A Medical Affairs professional who holds an advanced scientific degree and/or master´s degree or MD in Life Sciences.
• Expertise in oncology and/or Ph D with clinical experience and/or a few years’ experience from a medical affairs role is preferred.
• Confirmed expertise in understanding, assimilating, and communicating scientific content.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to engaging with external stakeholders .
• Business-oriented thinking, without compromising the scientific elements of the job.
• Experience from working in cross-functional teams, a patient focused approach and integrity in external interactions.
• Good planning, communication and organizational skills and an ability to achieve results without compromising quality is required.
• Consistent track record to understand, assimilate and communicate complex scientific information with an understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, health care system and payer structures.
• Ability to travel, driver’s license and Swedish as well as English language skills required.

Inclusion & Diversity
We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Why astrazeneca
At Astra Zeneca, we change the practice of medicine and improve the patient experience by generating and communicating compelling medical evidence. We translate the wealth of medical and scientific expertise to ensure the data we produce helps physicians to better treat patients at every point in the journey. We are a high-performing team within a global, growing organisation. Our culture is one of openness and transparency, fused with ambition and drive. A supportive and trusting place to grow your career, each of us is empowered to take a tailored approach to our development, driving the pace and direction.

Ready to make a difference
Are you ready to be brave by confidently communicating and expressing ideas? If so, apply today!

Welcome with your application, in English, latest by the 26th of August

Where can I find out more
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Inclusion & diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity
Career site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/
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