Medical Affairs Lead - Acute Cardiovascular

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Job description

*Medical Affairs Lead - Acute Cardiovascular*
*Location: London*
*Competitive Salary and Benefits*
*Closing date: 7th December 2021* Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical Affairs? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Acute Cardiovascular therapy area in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines?
Do you have experience in a Medical Affairs role with a track record of leadership across the medical marketing interface?
At AstraZeneca UK, we bring life-changing medicines to patients across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As a member of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the ABPI Code of Practice. If you're inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do - join us!
It has been agreed that our AstraZeneca UK Commercial head office will move from Luton to Pancras Square, London in early 2022. This role will be initially based in our Luton office, until this move takes place.
Our move to Pancras Square offers us the strongest possible platform to transform the lives of patients in the UK, as the country's leading biopharmaceutical company. It will bring AstraZeneca UK closer to our customers, partners and stakeholders in the UK's healthcare environment, as well as foster greater collaboration with the wider AstraZeneca footprint.
*Business Area*
Join our industry-leading BioPharmaceuticals team, where our rich and diverse pipeline speaks for itself. It's an exciting time for our team as we redefine the future, working towards our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology by 2025.
A ground-breaking, fast-paced place, here you can feel the buzz and that's why we love it. It keeps us focused on the real innovations that will make a difference to patients.
We work along the whole patient journey - from prevention to better diagnosis. Only then can we help to realise the truly transformative potential of our science.
We believe in focusing on innovation that will make a real difference. We've been making bold moves in medical studies and seeing the results, including the biggest change in asthma treatment strategy seen in the last three decades.
*What you'll do*
In this role as the MAL for Acute Cardiovascular you will develop, lead and implement world class medical strategy which drives scientific leadership & clinical practice change at scale.
*Accountabilities Include:*

* Lead the medical & scientific strategy to advance clinical practice in alignment with brand & business objectives
* Lead portfolio launch strategy & execution (pre and peri launch), healthcare system & pathway change strategy, practice changing & real world evidence, and omnichannel education initiatives
* Provide strategic leadership to enable delivery of field medical objectives and KPIs through Field Medical Teams (MSL team and/or Medical Educator Team), aligned to national and regional cross-functional field team objectives
* Support the Medical & Scientific input to business strategic and operational planning, including support of Policy team agenda
* Support high level external stakeholder engagement with external experts, professional societies and patient groups.
* Support delivery of clinical insight, customer focus and clinical governance into commercial objectives
* Represent UK in the Regional & Global Medical affairs teams for defined therapy area
* Essential Skills and Experience*

* Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (ex: Medicine, Pharmacy or disease related science)
* Track record of leadership across the medical-marketing interface
* Extensive patient and customer insight through experience of working with the NHS (or similar health system)
* Proven ability to influence and interact with external customers
* Evidence of effective team working and accountability
* Understanding of the ABPI code of practice
*Desirable*

* Higher degree such as MPHARM, MSc, PhD in a scientific discipline
* Registered Physician (preferably GMC) or Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council)
* Member/Fellow of a Royal College or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
* Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role.
* Technical expertise in the allocated disease/therapy area
* Extensive experience of the UK pharmaceutical industry
* Hold or acquired Nominated Signatory status (within 6 months)
* Extensive experience in clinical trials & evidence generation
*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?*
If you are inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do by joining us on this exciting journey and believe you can contribute to this bold ambition - join us!
*Where can I find out more?*
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