Job Description

MEDICAL DIRECTOR, SINGAPORE

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical Affairs? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear - shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalise and scale it.

Our Singapore Marketing Company (SGMC) is responsible for the marketing of our medicines in Singapore. Here you'll also find colleagues from AstraZeneca's corporate functions and our Asia and International regions' sales and marketing teams. As a member of the Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the SAPI Code of Conduct.

BUSINESS AREA - Singapore Marketing Company, Medical Affairs

At AstraZeneca we fuse the worlds of Medical and Commercial to spot opportunities and pioneer approaches that better serve our patients.

Bridging Commercial and Scientific goals, we apply our people and leadership skills to launch cutting-edge products into our growing healthcare ecosystem. It takes a holistic mindset to treat each unique patient and tailor the whole experience - from early diagnosis to treatment.

With a strong foundation of science and ethics, we run fast but never compromise on doing the right thing. Working at pace in our ever-changing, ambiguous markets takes creativity and imagination. We always feel supported to do this, learning from our failures and working as a team to win together.

What you'll do

This is a senior leadership team member and commercial partner to ensure overall company goals are achieved. Lead the change in organisational behaviour to successfully implement medical marketing activities leading to scientific leadership. Accountable for the strategic direction, establishing required defined standards of medical capability, business/resource planning, scientific leadership and people processes (recruitment, talent management, motivation, retention) as the function head within a country. Direct and support the function to assure medical operational excellence, and collaborates with compliance to ensure full compliance and adherence to company standards on ethical interactions. Act as the Good Clinical Practice Quality Lead for the company.

• Define priorities, design Medical strategic plans to align with country scorecard and ensure scientific priorities are implemented
• Build and develop an effective Medical Affairs team that is customer focused, performance driven, cross collaborating and people centred with robust systems and processes and the right capability in place to meet the current and future needs
• Support the establishment of AZ as a scientific leader, through pro-active medical inputs
• Generate medical evidence to support brand strategy in priority therapy areas to meet unmet medical needs
• Provide medical expertise to shape regulatory environment to achieve rapid and high quality market access of AZ products
• Ensure governance and overall adherence to processes and regulation, including but not limited to patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities, etc.
• Support operational implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) within the GxP areas to meet obligations of license to operate

Essential for the role

• Masters degree in a scientific discipline
• Extensive experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry
• Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management
• Project management experience
• Extensive team management experience
• Working knowledge of clinical trials and partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem
• Good understanding and fluency of license to operate areas such as GxP, compliance etc

Desirable for the role

• Qualified Doctor
• PhD in a scientific discipline
• Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs, preferably with TA expertise in Oncology
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments
• Enterprise mindset and cross-functional acumen with commercial leaders

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?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted 17-Oct-2022

Closing Date 07-Nov-2022

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.