At AstraZeneca, we harness the power of science to address the unmet needs of patients globally. We focus on areas where we can truly transform medicine and bring innovative ideas to life. As an Early Asset Medical Affairs Manager, you will lead the early medical strategy for compounds/products under your responsibility, providing expert medical and scientific advice to the organization.

You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between clinical development and its medical and scientific impact, ensuring early engagement with clinical stakeholders.

Accountabilities:

Strategic Site Selection & Recruitment Acceleration

- Collaborate with Global R&D, Early Asset Lead, and Local SMM in strategic site selection and site recruitment acceleration.
- Provide early local insights on new therapeutic areas, disease journey, clinical pathway, and trials design.
- Ensure clinical stakeholder’s early engagement.

Medical Affairs Input & Market Shaping

- Represent Medical Affairs input in the Market Shaping Team, providing medical and scientific advice to the organization.
- Ensure early scientific positioning of product/indication aligned with defined AZ positioning.
- Generate awareness of unmet therapeutic needs and therapeutic value offered by the drug in the pathology.

External Stakeholder Engagement & KEE Development

- Participate in the identification, mapping, early engagement, and development of national relevant KEEs of the therapeutic area.
- Serve as the main point of contact for external experts, conducting peer-to-peer scientific dialogue.
- Act as a critical role bridging the gap between clinical development & operations of an asset and its medical and scientific plans.

Preparation for Future Product Launches

- Share insights and influence global teams on the designs and development of Phase III studies.
- Actively contribute to the preparation of the healthcare ecosystem for future indications.
- Responsible for developing and executing pipeline medical affairs strategies and plans.

Compliance

- Ensure own and team’s compliance with AstraZeneca’s Code of Conduct and company policies.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Biological sciences or equivalent experience.
- > 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry within the medical department, experience in product launches.
- At least 4+ years of Oncology therapeutic area experience.
- Knowledge of the healthcare sector and future needs and challenges.
- Deep scientific expertise and knowledge of the environment in the therapeutic area.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and medical affairs best practices.
- Solid understanding of medical strategy, clinical development, and field medical activities.
- Demonstrated experience with developing and executing strategic plans.
- Experience in developing and maintaining External Experts relationships.
- Understanding of global R&D process, early development setting, and local clinical trial delivery environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- In-depth knowledge of therapeutic areas and scientific aspects of assets.
- Strong understanding of the diseases landscape.
- Professional experience managing early assets or pipeline strategy.
- Results-oriented mindset.
- Learning agility.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Critical thinking.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives as we work towards ambitious goals in our leading Oncology area. Our globally-renowned team is at the forefront of transforming cancer treatment through entrepreneurial thinking and collaboration. We are committed to advancing our pipeline by combining science with strategy, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. Here, you will be part of a high-performing team that makes a significant impact on patients' lives by generating compelling medical evidence that changes medical practice.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!

Date Posted

04-nov-2025

Closing Date

24-nov-2025

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.