Oncology Product Specialist

AstraZeneca; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in the UAE seeks a Product Specialist Oncology to drive demand for LC/GI portfolio in a field-based role, focusing on strong stakeholder engagement with HCPs and MDTs to improve patient outcomes.

You will lead strategic account plans, collaborate across medical, access and marketing, and deliver compliant scientific messaging for Tagrisso, Imfinzi and Imjudo while meeting regional targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical sales experience with strong account management skills.
• Proven ability to influence decisions in complex stakeholder environments (DMUs).
• Successful track record of working within cross‑functional teams.
• Strong patient-centric mindset and understanding of customer value proposition.
• Excellent collaboration, business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Strong impact, influence and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans that align with national/regional priorities and brand strategy.
• Identify and implement local-level opportunities to enhance the positioning and uptake of Tagrisso, Imfinzi and Imjudo.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., medical, access, marketing) to ensure cohesive implementation of business plans.
• Build deep science-driven relationships with key stakeholders including medical oncologists and the full MDT.
• Engage in meaningful discussions on approved indications, treatment protocols, and efficacy/safety data to support on-label prescribing.
• Deliver credible, compliant and impactful scientific messaging for oncology assets through various channels.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

Influence stakeholders

Cross-functional teamwork

Patient-centric mindset

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Healthcare degree

Job description

JOB TITLE

Product Specialist Oncology

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 worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

The LC/GI Product Specialist will be responsible for driving demand and maximizing the uptake of AstraZenecas Lung Cancer (LC) and Gastrointestinal (GI) oncology portfolio within the assigned territory. This field-based involves developing strong science-led relationships with key stakeholders including healthcare professionals (HCPs) multidisciplinary team (MDT) members and decision‑making units (DMUs) to identify opportunities for optimal patient care.

The Product Specialist will proactively identify business opportunities provide tailored solutions and execute strategic account plans in alignment with brand and business objectives. A deep understanding of the oncology landscape treatment pathways and competitive environment is essential to deliver differentiated value to customers and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

The role requires approximately 90% field‑based activity and 10% office‑based work for planning reporting and collaboration.

What youll do

Strategic Account Management

• Develop and execute strategic account plans that align with national regional priorities & brand strategy.
• Identify and implement local‑level opportunities to enhance the positioning and uptake of Tagrisso Imfinzi and Imjudo.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams (e.g. medical access marketing) to ensure cohesive implementation of business plans.

Scientific & Clinical Engagement

• Build deep science‑driven relationships with key stakeholders including medical oncologists and the full multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Engage in meaningful discussions on approved indications treatment protocols and efficacy/safety data to support informed on‑label prescribing.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange across AZ by sharing stakeholder insights to inform brand clinical and commercial strategies.

Educational Leadership & Stakeholder Development

• Drive awareness and understanding of AstraZenecas oncology value proposition across the Decision‑Making Unit (DMU) and MDT.
• Organize and lead scientific workshops speaker programs and peer‑to‑peer engagements with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Deliver credible compliant and impactful scientific messaging for Tagrisso Imfinzi & Imjudo and other oncology assets through various communication channels.

Sales & Performance Delivery

• Achieve and exceed sales targets across the assigned portfolio.
• Utilize a mix of promotional tools and evidence‑based messaging to highlight the benefits of our portifolio and ensure optimal utilization of Tgarisso Imfinzi & Imjudo according to national and local guidelines.
• Monitor market dynamics and customer needs to adapt strategies in real‑time.

Compliance & Ethical Leadership

• Complete all mandatory training and certifications including product knowledge assessments in a timely manner.
• Uphold AstraZenecas Code of Ethics and ensure all activities are compliant with industry regulations internal policies and local legal requirements.
• Report any adverse events compliance concerns or conflicts of interest promptly and according to protocol.

Only Applications in UAE will be considered.

Essential for the role

• Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical sales experience with strong account management skills
• Proven ability to influence decisions in complex stakeholder environments (DMUs)
• Successful track record of working within cross‑functional teams
• Strong patient‑centric mindset and understanding of customer value proposition
• Excellent collaboration business acumen and strategic thinking
• Strong impact influence and problem‑solving abilities

Desirable for the role

• Key Account management expertise.
• Oncology/ speciality care experience.
• Healthcare bachelors degree.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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Date Posted

04-يونيو-2025

Closing Date

14-يونيو-2025

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.

Required Experience:

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