Medical Science Manager (Metabolism)

Typical Accountabilities:
• The role of ‘Nominated Signatory’ covers a set of responsibilities for final approval of specified materials and activities linked to promotion, interactions with Health Care Professional and Organisations and other related areas such as non-promotional health education materials within a large commercial geography. This is an important responsibility undertaken on behalf of the Company and in a personal professional capacity. It adds value to the Company and reflects the importance of doing business in a compliant and ethical manner.

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• The appointing manager must accredit nominated Signatories to approve materials and activities. The accreditation is valid for specified countries or functions and does cover other parts of AstraZeneca. Review and approval typically involves a team approach where a Nominated Signatory represents the final position of a team, which may include Legal, Medical and Regulatory review, as well as their own personal, professional position.

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• The procedure for the appointment of Nominated Signatories should be documented by each part of the Company that has Nominated Signatories. The accreditation of individuals as ‘Nominated Signatories’ is the decision of responsible senior managers e.g. the Marketing Company President who is ultimately accountable for the appointments.

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• In appointing a Nominated Signatory the responsible manager must assure that the candidate is suitably qualified, has sufficient knowledge and demonstrates the relevant capabilities to approve materials and activities on behalf of the Company.

• Some parts of the Company may find it useful to identify a ‘Lead Nominated Signatory’ to take overall accountability for approvals in a unit (e.g. a country). In any event each unit should identify a main Nominated Signatory contact to facilitate interactions with other parts of the Company.

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• Nominated Signatories names will be co-ordinated by Global Compliance for inclusion in the Company list of Nominated Signatories.


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0


What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Qualifications; ; The global IFPMA code requires that approvers of promotional material must have appropriate scientific or healthcare qualifications. AstraZeneca Nominated Signatories should have a degree in medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology or other relevant life sciences; ; National legislation or codes may have additional stipulations on qualifications for signatories who approve material or activities directed at their health care professionals and others. For promotional material and non-interventional studies in Europe, at least one final signatory must be a medical doctor or pharmacist. External authorities may also require registration of Company signatories with them.; ; Knowledge; ; In order to be accredited as an AstraZeneca Nominated Signatory the individual should demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant topics. The responsible senior manager may require that the Nominated Signatories they appoint are able to demonstrate their initial and continued capability e.g. through formal assessments such as written tests, interviews or other means.; ; A comprehensive understanding of AZ business policies, procedures and guidance such as that on product promotion and scientific exchange of information regulations; ; A working understanding of relevant legislation and external codes of practice relating to promotional activities.
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Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Regional and functional management, Global Compliance Committee members and other functional heads, Marketing Company Presidents and medical directors. All Nominated Signatories in all functions. The Director Generals of international industry trade associations (IFPMA, EFPIA) and their secretariat. Global Compliance Officers, Chief Marketing Compliance Officers etc in other pharmaceutical companies. European Commission senior management. MEPs. Industry critics (e.g. Consumer International). Journalists and industry writers.
• External (to AZ):

Date Posted

14-Jan-2026

Closing Date

13-Mar-2026

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.