TA Medical Lead - Oncology

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a TA Medical Lead to manage teams supporting its oncology brand strategy. The role ensures effective collaboration between the Field Medical Liaison Team, internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, and involves overseeing clinical trials and patient safety activities where applicable.

Key responsibilities

• Manage teams supporting the oncology brand strategy, ensuring collaboration between the Field Medical Liaison Team, internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Potentially oversee clinical trials and/or patient safety activities
• Ensure all work complies with AstraZeneca standards and external regulation
• Maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and other external stakeholders to understand their information needs and respond accordingly
• Provide scientific consultancy to support key meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee and deliver education workshops with the local community and medical groups as required

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences; at least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in a medical affairs function
• Thorough knowledge and experience of field medical liaisons or advisors
• Experience managing clinical trials and projects
• Ambitious, collaborative mindset, leadership ability and good communication skills
• Ability to manage incoming insights or requests in a timely manner and act appropriately

Required skills

• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales, marketing and market access
• Desirable: advanced degree in life sciences (Master, PhD, MD)
• Desirable: connections in the local medical community
• Desirable: people management or coaching experience in medical affairs