JOB TITLE
MSL Vaccine & Immune Therapy - Riyadh, KSA
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
**AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical
company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of
prescription medicines for some of the world 's most serious diseases. But
we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.**
ROLE SUMMARY
**Support vaccine and monoclonal antibody assets against COVID-19, RSV
and other infectious diseases. Respond to needs across the GCC by leveraging
virtual interactions and managing key face-to-face engagements. Priority
collaborative efforts will focus on external expert mapping and developing &
maintaining peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key experts, including
internal and external stakeholders.**
What you 'll do
External Medical & Scientific engagement
Build, enhance and maintain the engagement with scientific leaders (KEEs)
70% 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-access activities
Development and implementation of KEE engagement plan in collaboration with TA head. Review with the TA head this plan every quarter, develop KEE 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 KEE.
Develop own scientific knowledge for discussion on all aspects of the data to be shared with KEE in a scientific, objective and balanced way through 1:1 discussion. 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
"to proactively provide scientific updates and information to KEEs and identify the relevance of the data to the scientific community
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, governmental bodies). 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.
Develop or initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in priority disease area(s)
Work with HCPs in scientific activities that help advance disease understanding such as:
Identify and recommend KEEs for Advisory Boards.
Identify potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate.
Interact in the field with the medical community in the context of various medical projects, such as clinical trials, , ESRs, scientific exchange meetings
Discuss potential involvement in LCM such as ESR and RWEs
Respond to unsolicited off label questions from KEEs
Able to conduct basic discussions on clinical trials in terms of study design and feasibility
Medical & Scientific Support for internal stakeholders
Act as scientific expert in priority disease area(s) 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 regular update on partnerships with HCPs, as speakers, or in the context of medical projects
Initiate and conduct appropriate AZ staff training & development on information regarding current and emerging clinical data and emerging trends in clinical medicine and practice within TA
Provide input for the development of company 's Medical and Brand plans
To work with internal cross functional team on formulary listing.
Provide scientific support at AZ sponsored educational events
Compliance
**Compliance with relevant company and industry code of Conduct and also
to comply with local country codes
* ### Keep regular update and operate within the relevant Codes of Conduct, Ethical Interactions (EI), including GPEI and SOPs
* ### Be sure to understand AZ policies when engage to KOLs and external stakeholders**
Essential for the role
Saudi National
Ability to travel (50-70%) - percentage varies with geography and travel regulations
Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Liaisons
Experience in vaccine/ immunology therapy area
Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics (Infectious Disease/Immunology/ Vaccine/COVID 19)
MSL experience supporting COVID-19 franchise
Recent MSL experience supporting monoclonal antibody franchise
Recent MSL experience supporting oncology or haematology franchise
Recent MSL experience supporting solid organ transplant franchise
Recent MSL experience supporting vaccine franchise
Desirable for the role
Advanced scientific degree
Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
Must reside in territory
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.**
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.
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