Medical Science Liaison, Hematology/ Nephrology, Istanbul

Position Summary

The Medical Scientific Liaison  will provide scientific and medical support to customers mainly for field medical activities and to sales and marketing teams in accordance with Alexion policies and processes to promote materials and activities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Regular KOL visits for recently launched products on the field virtually and F2F after the pandemic. (75 % of the time allocation will be dedicated for scientific field activities such as KOL visits and Hospital Medical Education Meetings.
• Organizing hospital medical education meetings for especially newly launched products according to frequency already defined on MAP
• Provide medical support to sales team and deliver phase I medical trainings in case of need
• Conduct or participate in training programs for Marketing and Sales Team
• Provide scientific/medical information to external customers
• Support the definition and constitution of  KOL and OL Mapping for aHUS and PNH
• Build, develop and maintain strong relationship with Key Opinion Leaders and Opinion Leaders
• Support associate medical director regarding effective KOL engagement for all advice seeking activities, internal trainings and scientific standalone meetings in an operational manner.
• Prepare and conduct medical presentations to external stakeholders
• Support physicians on the field for developing abstracts, publications and educational materials and activities
• Support communication of global clinical trials department for feasibility of the centres and convey the relevant and accurate information in case of need..
• Handle all medical information requests complaint with Medical Information SOP.
• Stick to internal and external legal and regulatory guidelines and ABAC policy.
• Responsible for reporting all pharmacovigilance events, product quality complaints within 24 hours as of awareness according to the local SOPs.
• Support development of non-promotional training and support materials
• Medical affairs support for life cycle management
• Working with medical and commercial colleagues to contribute to the global or regional strategic plans for responsible indication
• To provide insights and  experiences collected during filed activities and contribute to the constitution of MAP for the upcoming year.
• Participate in the local scientific meetings and national congresses
• Support associate medical director for the preparation of relevant product reimbursement dossier in case of need.

Essential Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry (3 years +)
• Background in haematology, nephrology is preferred.
• Ability to make scientific presentations
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate medical/scientific literature accurately and effectively.
• Knowledge of local pharmaceutical regulations, code of conduct and ABAC rules
• Solid background and experience in pharmaceutical quality system management (GxP)
• Computer skills, specifically MS office programs -ppt, word and outlook
• Good team member, effective cross-functional communication skills
• Fluency in English both written and oral mandatory
• Travel required (1-3 times a week)

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.