Medical Science Liaison - CVRM

JOB TITLE
Medical Science Liaison - CVRM
Location: Dubai

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
Medical Science Liaison is responsible for providing high quality medical &
scientific expertise via in-depth expert medical and scientific
product/disease area discussions and presentations of detailed clinical data
in a non-promotional scientific context.
This role will be responsible for a highly strategic products that will
involve working extensively with external Health Care professionals to forge
strong relations with KEEs and developing strong advocates to support
education in respective therapeutic areas across the Gulf.
This role will be also accountable for sharing HCP's insights to the brand
team meetings and provide input for the development of company's Medical and
Brand plans.
What you 'll do
Build, enhance, maintain the engagement with scientific leaders (KEEs)
* Provide AZ with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice trends, HCP insight and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment
* Share emerging data with HCPs, discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific, objective and balanced way.
* Responsible for identifying and developing scientifically based relationships with KEEs in Gulf markets.
* Work with HCPs as partners in scientific activities that help advance disease understanding and are consistent with Medical Affairs strategy & objectives, such as:
Interact in the field with the medical community in the context of various
medical projects such as clinical trials, Non Interventional Studies,
Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISSs), scientific exchange.
Identify potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate for local events
Provide recommendations for advisory board/Round Table discussion participants
and serve as faculty/facilitators for advisory board meetings.
Present scientific data to HCPs in both group (Medically led meetings) and one
on one setting.
Facilitate continuing medical education events for HCPs.
Develop or initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in
priority disease area(s) through obtaining and sharing valuable insights
* Provide actionable insights that enhance the value and appropriate use of AZ products and disease management to internal stakeholders
* Engage in strategic planning meetings with payer customers or hospital decision makers where the discussion of scientific topics is clearly separated from discussion of promotional and/or other business topics.
* Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of AZ products, emerging therapies, competitors, patient and treatment trends, clinical trials, and scientific activities within the Disease Area and continuously updates this expertise and knowledge based on training direction and approved resources provided.
* Support the Medical Manager and Marketing Team in development of non-promotional and promotional materials/programs.
Act as scientific expert in priority disease area 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 scientific support at AZ sponsored educational events
* Gather, monitor and share competitor knowledge that may affect company strategies
* Planning and executing regional medical activities during the product launch processes.
Medical Background
Training
* Serve as a medical resource for the sales representatives and accurately answer any medical question they may have to help them utilize their approved materials and to help them understand therapeutic area.
* Participate/develop/conduct therapeutic area and product trainings and periodic scientific updates to the internal customers
Medical Information
* Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products, presenting such information in an objective, well balanced, substantiated manner that is scientific in tone and content, free of promotional messages, truthful, and is not misleading
* Demonstrate appropriate response and documents the provision of accurate, scientific data in response to unsolicited scientific questions posed by Healthcare providers with Company Policies, and applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
Essential for the role
For external candidates - Minimum of ‎2 years experience as an MSL or
similar role in a healthcare related field, preferably in a HCP facing role.
* Current familiarity with healthcare environment, including opinion leaders, academia, the medical community and related dynamics in Gulf region is strongly desirable
* Other relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or previous clinical experience as an HCP (pharmacist, doctor) is preferable.
* Experience in the Neurology, Cardio-Renal-Metabolic field is desirable.
* Demonstrated expertise in synthesizing scientific information and communicating it effectively at peer level with HCPs.
* Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.
* Excellent communication skills
For internal candidates:
* Minimum of ‎2 years ' experience is required within AstraZeneca in sales, marketing or medical roles with strong performance record.
* Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus
Desirable:
* Current familiarity with healthcare environment, including opinion leaders, academia, the medical community and related dynamics in Gulf region is strongly desirable.
* Other relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or previous clinical experience as an HCP (pharmacist, doctor) is preferable.
* Established track record of basic or clinical research.
* Demonstrated expertise in synthesizing scientific information and communicating it effectively at peer level with HCPs.
* Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.
* Excellent communication skills
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.
Where can I find out more?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn
Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook
Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram

JOB TITLE
Medical Science Liaison - CVRM
Location: Dubai

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
Medical Science Liaison is responsible for providing high quality medical &
scientific expertise via in-depth expert medical and scientific
product/disease area discussions and presentations of detailed clinical data
in a non-promotional scientific context.
This role will be responsible for a highly strategic products that will
involve working extensively with external Health Care professionals to forge
strong relations with KEEs and developing strong advocates to support
education in respective therapeutic areas across the Gulf.
This role will be also accountable for sharing HCP's insights to the brand
team meetings and provide input for the development of company's Medical and
Brand plans.
What you 'll do
Build, enhance, maintain the engagement with scientific leaders (KEEs)
* Provide AZ with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice trends, HCP insight and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment
* Share emerging data with HCPs, discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific, objective and balanced way.
* Responsible for identifying and developing scientifically based relationships with KEEs in Gulf markets.
* Work with HCPs as partners in scientific activities that help advance disease understanding and are consistent with Medical Affairs strategy & objectives, such as:
Interact in the field with the medical community in the context of various
medical projects such as clinical trials, Non Interventional Studies,
Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISSs), scientific exchange.
Identify potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate for local events
Provide recommendations for advisory board/Round Table discussion participants
and serve as faculty/facilitators for advisory board meetings.
Present scientific data to HCPs in both group (Medically led meetings) and one
on one setting.
Facilitate continuing medical education events for HCPs.
Develop or initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in
priority disease area(s) through obtaining and sharing valuable insights
* Provide actionable insights that enhance the value and appropriate use of AZ products and disease management to internal stakeholders
* Engage in strategic planning meetings with payer customers or hospital decision makers where the discussion of scientific topics is clearly separated from discussion of promotional and/or other business topics.
* Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of AZ products, emerging therapies, competitors, patient and treatment trends, clinical trials, and scientific activities within the Disease Area and continuously updates this expertise and knowledge based on training direction and approved resources provided.
* Support the Medical Manager and Marketing Team in development of non-promotional and promotional materials/programs.
Act as scientific expert in priority disease area 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 scientific support at AZ sponsored educational events
* Gather, monitor and share competitor knowledge that may affect company strategies
* Planning and executing regional medical activities during the product launch processes.
Medical Background
Training
* Serve as a medical resource for the sales representatives and accurately answer any medical question they may have to help them utilize their approved materials and to help them understand therapeutic area.
* Participate/develop/conduct therapeutic area and product trainings and periodic scientific updates to the internal customers
Medical Information
* Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products, presenting such information in an objective, well balanced, substantiated manner that is scientific in tone and content, free of promotional messages, truthful, and is not misleading
* Demonstrate appropriate response and documents the provision of accurate, scientific data in response to unsolicited scientific questions posed by Healthcare providers with Company Policies, and applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
Essential for the role
For external candidates - Minimum of ‎2 years experience as an MSL or
similar role in a healthcare related field, preferably in a HCP facing role.
* Current familiarity with healthcare environment, including opinion leaders, academia, the medical community and related dynamics in Gulf region is strongly desirable
* Other relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or previous clinical experience as an HCP (pharmacist, doctor) is preferable.
* Experience in the Neurology, Cardio-Renal-Metabolic field is desirable.
* Demonstrated expertise in synthesizing scientific information and communicating it effectively at peer level with HCPs.
* Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.
* Excellent communication skills
For internal candidates:
* Minimum of ‎2 years ' experience is required within AstraZeneca in sales, marketing or medical roles with strong performance record.
* Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus
Desirable:
* Current familiarity with healthcare environment, including opinion leaders, academia, the medical community and related dynamics in Gulf region is strongly desirable.
* Other relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or previous clinical experience as an HCP (pharmacist, doctor) is preferable.
* Established track record of basic or clinical research.
* Demonstrated expertise in synthesizing scientific information and communicating it effectively at peer level with HCPs.
* Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.
* Excellent communication skills
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.
Where can I find out more?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn
Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook
Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram