Medical Affairs Manager - Breast Cancer

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Job description

*Medical Affairs Lead - Breast Cancer*
*London*
*Competitive Salary & Benefits*
*Closing Date: 10th December 2021*
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical Affairs? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Oncology sector in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines?
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*
Change the way cancer is treated by making an impact at every point in the patient journey. We are thinking and acting faster than anyone to ensure the data we're producing helps physicians care for patients better. To ultimately deliver clinical promises to the real world, improve patient outcomes and their quality of life.
Join our globally-renowned Oncology area, which is leading the rapid business growth of our enterprise and ever-evolving industry. It's an exciting time to join as we work towards our big ambitions with entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. It's up to us to find solutions and act fast to make them happen.
We are committed to advancing the science of oncology to deliver life-changing medicines to people most in need. Our broad pipeline of next-generation medicines is focused on the disease areas of: breast, ovarian, lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and haematological cancers, using four key scientific approaches: immunotherapy, tumour drivers and resistance mechanisms, DNA damage response, and antibody-drug conjugates. Our ambition is to eliminate cancer as a cause of death through scientific discovery and collaborations.
*What you'll do*
As *Medical Affairs Lead - Breast Cancer*, you'll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific abilities in making a positive impact on patients' lives. The team you'd be joining is dynamic, forward looking and has an industry leading set of existing and pipeline products!
You will lead the Medical input to business strategic and operational planning for Breast Cancer, including development of the Medical Affairs plans.
*Key Accountabilities will include:*

* To aid the delivery of clinical insight, customer focus and clinical governance into Medical and Business Unit objectives.
* To deliver Therapy Area /Brand objectives as outlined in Brand Medical Plans.
* To develop and deliver pre-, peri- and post-launch medical plans and activities
* To work closely with the field MSL team.
* Work collaboratively with both the AZ Business Unit Team and where required, colleagues in external partner companies.
* Act to ensure GCP requirements are fully complied with and in line with the local Quality Management System (QMS) SOP and all other AZ policies and Standards, including the ABPI Code of Practice.
*Essential Skills and Experience:*

* Registered Physician (preferably GMC) or Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council).
* Experience in Oncology, ideally in Breast cancer.
* Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role - a minimum of 2-years for exceptional candidates is expected.
* Proven expertise in the ABPI Code of Practice.
* Knowledgeable about the NHS landscape and setup.
* Proven ability to interact with external stakeholders.
* Evidence of effective team working and accountability.
* It is mandatory for the performance of this role to hold or successfully acquire Nominated Signatory status. You are required to gain Nominated Signatory status within 6 months of commencing your role. You are also required to pass re-validation testing every 12- 24 months or as requested.
*Desirable:*

* Higher Degree in Oncology (e.g. PhD / MSc Oncology)
* Member/Fellow of a Royal College of Physicians/Surgeons/GPs or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
* Technical expertise in the allocated disease/therapy area, ideally in Breast Cancer.
* Prior experience of the pharmaceutical industry.