Medical Science Liaison Lung Cancer

**Medical Science Liaison Lung **Cancer (**Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata)**

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Welcome to MIND (Milan), one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca. The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves, which is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities.

In the last 15 years, AstraZeneca has built and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry. We are helping patients by redefining the cancer treatment paradigm in four main disease areas - breast, ovarian, lung and haematological cancers. Our approach is focused on using ground-breaking science to further our understanding of cancer and make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

As **Medical Science Liaison Lung Cancer (Puglia, Calabria e Basilicata)** you will act as the first point of contact for any medical/scientific aspect or issue related to the assigned products by engaging in Scientific Exchange with AstraZeneca teams, Key External Experts, Health Care Professionals, and Clinical Investigators.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reporting to the MSL Manager Lung, in the role of **Medical Science Liaison Lung Cancer **you will engage with external experts to identify medical unmet needs, evidence gaps and gain insight, and delivers presentations in a non-promotional scientific context as determined by global and local Medical Affairs plans.

The role will comprise the following aspects:

- Supporting the Field Force in its relationship with medical target groups through a continuous updating on therapeutic aspects concerning relevant pathology and/or products (in cooperation with the Training Department)
- Developing and maintaining contacts with Key External Experts of the assigned territory and represent the main contact for any scientific/medical aspect.
- Providing input and support to Medical Advisors/therapeutic Area Lead and Clinical Operations Team in sites selection and feasibility assessment for national/international trials, and managing potential issues related to the implementation and conduct of international/national trials
- Collecting and discussing with Investigators the proposal for independent studies (ESR Externally Sponsored Research) in the assigned territory and, according to SOP, filling in the forms for the company’s evaluation and discussion
- Identifying local medical needs and define a Field Medical Plan (FMP), according to the Italian and HQ strategies and policies, to be integrated into the local business plan.
- Building partnership with Area/Field Manager and the entire cross-functional Field Team to implement the FMP through regular contacts and team meetings
- Support the Regional Access Managers (RAM) and the Local Access Managers (LAM) to ensure alignment of Field Medical Plan with regional plans through: relationships/scientific projects with regional Health Authorities and management of scientific issues related to the introduction of Company’s drugs into local formularies, respectively
- Other Activities:

- Supporting the Medical Advisers/Therapeutic Area Lead and Patient Safety Department in the management of AEs (e.g collection of follow-up information).
- Managing medical information requests
- Acting as country delegate for assigned GMT/FLMT activities
- Managing all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Scientific Degree, Master or Doctorate Degree in the relevant field of study (Medical Degree preferred)
- Experience in the oncology field
- Experience within the pharmaceutical industry; experience within Medical Affairs or Clinical Development environment will also be considered
- Fundamental knowledge of basic research, drug development, clinical environment
- Detailed knowledge of the local regulatory requirements related to medical affairs activities
- Experience in mapping new TA(s) and product launch preparation and execution
- Communication skills, including communicating detailed technical, scientific, or medical information
- Ability to work in team
- Leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills
- Project management experience
- Understanding of written/spoken English
- Domicile in Puglia

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS**
- Qualified Doctor in the relevant Therapeutic Area
- Previous experience as MSL or Medical Advisor or other activities within the Medical Department roles
- Experience in clinical trials
- Experience in product launch
- Proficiency in spoken English

**Why AstraZeneca?**

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