AddressDo you have pharmaceutical industry experience and a passion for science? Would you like to apply your communication and interpersonal skills to aid diagnosis and treatment journeys for patients with chronic disease? Then this role might be the one for you!
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three therapy areas –Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism; and Respiratory & Immunology. The Company also is selectively active in the areas of auto immunity, neuroscience and infection. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.
Our energetic and dynamic teams have the passion and drive to push the boundaries of science. They are high-performing and cultivate an ambitious and collaborative culture. With a welcoming office and clear and open communication across departments, teams respect, value and take care of one another
BUSINESS AREA
Our vision is to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology by 2025. We are working to change treatment paradigms across these diseases, through innovative strategies, compelling scientific evidence and differentiated medicines. Every action we take is to enhance patients’ lives. By turning our pipeline into a reality, we provide solutions that improve their experience and health outcomes.
Join an industry-leading Medical Affairs team, generating and communicating compelling medical evidence that changes the practice of medicine for the benefit of patients and shapes the future of AstraZeneca.
What you’ll do
This is a permanent, full time, field-based Medical Affairs position responsible for shaping the Primary Care health ecosystem in Victoria. You would optimise the patient journey towards prevention, earlier diagnosis and guideline driven disease management of chronic diseases. 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 from within the pharmaceutical industry
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally
Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Collaborative and growth mindset
Desirable for the role
Advanced scientific degree
Customer facing experience
Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales, marketing and MA Code
Understanding of the Primary Care health ecosystem
Business acumen including strategic thinking
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
A place to be at the forefront. From evidence generation and field medical, to launching new medicines, our reputation is unrivalled.
There’s so much opportunity within the organisation right now – as scientific industry leaders our pipeline offers huge growth.
So what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours!
If you’re curious to know more please reach out to Danielle Jones
Where can I find out more?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
Visit our websites https://www.astrazeneca.com/ and https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/
AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Bronze Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Date Posted
02-Apr-2024Closing Date
18-Apr-2024AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
