Job Description

- Develop a strong local KOL network

• Jointly develop the market/local KOL engagement plan with Medical Team, identify and segment KOLs according to their scientific interest and related affiliations and build the KOL network pre- and post-launch.

• Engage with KOLs using deep scientific expertise and knowledge of AZ's marketed products and compounds in development.

- Engage in scientific exchange

• Engage with the medical / scientific community in a highly credible, balanced/objective way, representing AZ's dedication to and excellence in science

• Prepare and give relevant high level medical science presentations at congresses, symposia and scientific meetings

• Provide support for content development, agreeing agendas and delivery of effective clinical presentations e.g., advisory boards

• Help to develop medical science literature, i.e., write, edit and publish scientific articles and papers

- Build capability of other internal and external stakeholders

• Act as a subject matter expert for external clinical / scientific stakeholders

• Help to build stakeholders' understanding about potential solutions to their needs, e.g., extended access programs, approaches to diagnostic testing, etc.

• Respond to unsolicited stakeholder inquiries and provide focused, balanced and objective clinical / scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s currently available products, including questions regarding off-label uses, and products under development, when appropriate to do so

• Act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders

• Support the sales force and other departments with medical science information (e.g., disease and treatment) and training

• Effectively gather, analyze, synthesize and forward relevant new knowledge and meaningful insights about the external scientific / medical / regulatory environment to internal colleagues

• Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to brand strategy and GMD based on stakeholders’ perspectives

• Review promotional and scientific documents for content accuracy and compliance

- Be compliant

• Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations and certifications

• Comply with all external regulations and internal policies

• Ensure understanding of the MGH Code of Ethics, External Interactions Policy and Standards, and Publications Policy along with relevant local industry codes of conduct.

Job Requirement