Job title: Medical Affairs Manager
Company: AstraZeneca
Job description: An internal and externally facing medical role that provides medical and clinical expertise in priority therapeutic/disease areas and builds AZ scientific leadership. Participates and contributes with medical and clinical expertise in design of LCM and Brand Strategy. Takes leadership in implementation of Medical Plan/ activities in alignment with Brand strategy. Ensures that the Medical Activities meet the needs of patients and customers. Engages Opinion Leaders in ESRs, scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings. Defines and delivers training on Medical background of the product or various functions in an organization. May take responsibility as Nominated Signatory medical reviewer for activities and promotional materials. May take responsibility for mentorship of MSL/s in the country. May lead Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance within a particular market.
Objectives
To establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated and effective Medical input
Critical actions·
Continuously acquire and update necessary scientific knowledge on therapeutic area and relevant compounds.
Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand plan.
Collaborate with MSL to seek input from MSL insights for development of local medical plan.
Develop and implement pre-launch medical plan/activities for new products at least 2 years prior to the planned launch in the country to address key clinical and scientific challenges
Provide medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes including national congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchange meetings, publications, CMEs to meet identified needs
To ensure that the Medical Information provided both to external and internal customers is timely, relevant, accurate and scientifically balanced
Provide local medical expertise to local area/regional brand teams
Provide medical input to phase 1 to 4 study protocols, study feasibility and support operational delivery
Provide Medical expertise to support PSP market research, PASS and ESRO.
Measures (Quantitative – Qualitative – Attitudinal)
Quantity
Completion of the medical academy
Number of reactive ESRO discussion
Delivery of approved prelaunch medical plan in cooperate with local brand strategy
Implementation of the prelaunch medical plan.
Quality
Proactive update of medical knowledge in the internal meeting
An approved Medical plan that is fully aligned with the Brand plan.
Medical information should meet defined markets standards – time, quality in 5 days.
To engage scientific leaders, professional bodies or societies to establish AZ as a scientific leader
40% of time in field is required for engagement with the highest priority HCPs and key external stakeholders engagement
Share emerging data with HCPs, discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific, objective and balanced way
Disseminate results of studies completed to medical community by translating their clinical values and incorporating into business strategies
Attend relevant scientific congresses and HCP meetings to gather new knowledge on AZ compounds, competitor information and therapeutic area
Conduct professional scientific communication or presentation (become chairperson/presenter when necessary) with key opinion leaders (prominent
Liaise with local investigators and the External Sponsored Research organization to support research initiatives.
Internally communicate competitive intelligence
Quantity
Time in field versus plan
Timeliness and actual number of achievements: P2P, 1:1 interaction, advisory board, publication, CME, responses to queries versus plan
Market preparation of new launch product and/or pipeline among OLs.
Quality
Customer feedback post events/symposia
Generate the medical evidence to support the brand strategies in priority TAs to meet unmet medical needs
Idea generation of the company sponsored clinical research
Oversight and accountability of the operation of the studies
Initiate research discussions, for example NIS, with customers to develop studies that will fulfil global and local business strategies. (May as part of the review team conduct initial assessment of any ISS proposals)Participate as key member of brand team as strategic partner towards LCM actions including potential business development opportunities
Develop NIS or registry studies to address unmet medical needs.
Developing partnership with OLs in order to develop their capabilities of conducting medical studies
Number of discussion – NIS/IIS Proposals
Oversight the all accountability of the operation of the studies, i.e. Milestones, quality and capacity of the study
Timely publications of studies completed
Initiatives with investigators to develop capabilities in conducting medical studies
Provide medical expertise to shape regulatory environment to achieve rapid and high quality market access of AZ products including new registration, new product evaluation and life cycle
Support to develop drug value pack and communicate it to Key Decision Makers
Support market access activities that shape market understanding of disease, diagnosis and treatment options
Proactive crossfuctional collaboration with regulatory and other teams in drug registration in earlier and broader accessibility aligned to the brand strategy
Quantity
Number of communications to KDMs versus plan
Meet the critical project timeline
Quality
Feedback from crossfunctional team
Defines and delivers training on Medical background of the product for various functions in an organization as required
Provide effective Medical/clinical trainings (basic science and disease knowledge, drug profile, clinical data) to internal colleagues in line with expressed needs of MSL manager and sales managers:
Ensures own knowledge and knowledge of team members of best practices and new relevant developments is up to date
Quantity
Percent completion of trainings conducted versus plan as per the business needs versus plan
Quality
Feedback from participants ; facilitator effectiveness average more than 4 points
MSL and MR competency in terms of disease knowledge, drug profile and clinical data (through MSL Accreditation)
Governance and ensuring overall adherence to processes and regulation [include but not limit to patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities, etc …]
Accountable for ensuring Promotional Compliance: Provide medical input to the creation, development and agreement of promotional material and ensure all material is in line with internal SOPs and meets IFPMA code
If appropriate to market, Ensure that Pharmacovigilance activities meet internal SOP and local regulations
Ensure clinical studies are carried out in accordance with AZ SOPs and cGCP. Support Clinical team to select appropriate investigators and sites optimising quality, delivery and commercial benefit
Aligns with the values and vision of AZ
Actively participate/encourage the development of the AZ culture
Ensures compliance with AZ code of conduct, Corporate Governance, Audits requirement, guidelines, codes, policies and procedures
Ensures that company confidentiality is maintained (i.e. intellectual property, product, strategic and salary information)
Discloses potential breach of codes or conducts
Display behaviours consistent with the AZ vision and values (those with line report, their team members demonstrates the same)
Feedback from others; climate survey
No non-compliance issues raised with local and global policies and procedures
No valid complaints from competitors against marketing practice
No breach of confidentiality. All disclosures are investigated and resolved
No critical finding in relevant internal or regulatory authority audits
Personal development
Develop functional capability in the role
Communicate, develop and role model AZ culture and AZ Values & Behaviours
Develop individual and team accountability
Identify areas for self-development and discuss developmental needs with line manager using the 70-20-10 principle (experiential learning, coaching/networking/relationship-based learning and class room training)
Attend & actively participate in learning programmes, training, projects and meetings (where needed)
100% completion of training as required on Medical Academy
Feedback on congress report/highlights shared with cross-functional team as planned – completed feedback templates
Having a personal development plan and completes identified development activities as planned
Feedback from key stakeholders (optional)
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
A medical degree with specialization, or appropriate experience, in the required product or disease area * Medical/Scientific knowledge in the responsible disease area
Interest in a long-term career in the pharmaceutical industry
Excellent presentation skills
An ability to travel
Fluency in English is required
Desirable
- Qualified Doctor
- MSc/PhD in a scientific discipline
- Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs
- Knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments (essential for Sr MAM)
- Experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry (essential for Sr MAM)
- Experience in relationship and stakeholder management (essential for senior MA)
- Project management experience
- Team management experience (essential for senior MAM)
Key Relationships to reach solutions
Internal (to AZ or team)
Senior Management within Brand or Disease area
Medical Affairs Function
Regulatory affairs
Market access
Marketing
R&D team
Compliance Team
External (to AZ)
Service Providers
Regulatory bodies
Payor/reimbursement agency
Other local and regional stakeholders
Healthcare professionals
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.
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Date Posted 07-Nov-2022
Closing Date 31-Jan-2023
AstraZeneca 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.
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Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Job date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:39:15 GMT
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