Regional Medical Advisor (CVRM) - Delhi

AstraZeneca; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader seeks a Regional Medical Advisor in Delhi to execute medical affairs plans and enhance patient outcomes. This role requires excellent communication skills, scientific expertise, and strategic engagement with healthcare professionals. Candidates must possess a scientific degree and demonstrate project management abilities. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and a commitment to patient-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• Scientific and/or a master's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate using various channels.
• Excellent project management and presentation skills.
• High level analytical and conceptual thinking.

Responsibilities

• Engage in clinical and scientific exchange with stakeholders.
• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise in disease management.
• Provide scientific support and deliver presentations.
• Identify and establish relationships with key customers.
• Organize and facilitate scientific events.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Project management skills

Analytical and conceptual thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Scientific and/or master's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Role: Regional Medical Advisor (CVRM) - Delhi

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.

About the Role

Field-based scientific experts in the assigned therapeutic area are responsible for executing the Medical Affairs Plan(s) for pre-launch and/or newly launched products/indications. They shape clinical practice through scientific engagements, partnerships and collaborations with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to drive enhanced patient outcomes and the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca medicines.

Typical Accountabilities

• Engage in clinical and scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals and non-traditional stakeholders consistent with medical objectives.

Scientific Expertise

• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise in disease state management, AstraZeneca products, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.
• Contribute to the development and provide project leadership/management of the therapeutic area Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP).
• Act as a subject matter expert/resource for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with internal stakeholders in the development and delivery of appropriate training and mentoring needs within the therapeutic area.

Scientific Exchange

• Engage in peer-to-peer level dialogue with key customers and deliver appropriate clinical/scientific content through the correct channel mix, which will differentiate AstraZeneca products from those of other companies.
• Respond to unsolicited customer inquiries and provide focused and balanced clinical / scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products and services.
• Provide scientific/clinical support and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and establish relationships with key customers and other scientific thought leaders for engaging them in ongoing scientific dialogue on AstraZeneca products and unsolicited discussions about compounds in development.
• Organize and facilitate scientific events such as MSL events, Symposiums, Scientific Exchanges, Advisory Boards/Expert Panels, non-promotional standalone events, Meet the Professor sessions, etc., with KEEs and HCPs. Prioritize these events based on their relevance in the patient journey for the related disease.
• Deliver informative lectures at scientific events tailored to healthcare professionals, aligning with the field medical communication strategy.
• Collaborate with KEEs on study proposals (ESR or Local Study) and/or publications of interest to AstraZeneca.

Customer Insight

• Effectively identify, gather, analyse, synthesise, report and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific/medical environments to internal stakeholders.
• Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to medical / product strategy or clinical development based on customer perspectives.
• Partner with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to identify gaps in the patient experience journey as insights to be included in the medical / product strategies.

Strategic Relationship

• Develop peer-level relationships with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals and collaborate with other internal teams for key external stakeholders consistent with Medical objectives.
• Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Plans.
• Support data generation activities, including participating in reviews of Investigator sponsored studies.
• Broadens the contact list to include non-traditional KEEs from government, payer groups, researchers and clinical advisors who may support practice change initiatives.
• Establish win-win partnerships with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to deliver on strategic, scalable and sustainable solutions addressing patient healthcare access gaps within the ecosystem.

Other

• Responsible for leveraging digital and innovation / technology as enablers for scientific exchange and creating patient centric solutions.
• Possesses a solid grasp of pharmacovigilance and GxP principles, showcasing a clear understanding of their significance, including practical knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), various types of clinical studies, and requirements for reporting adverse events (AEs).
• Exhibits a robust understanding of the Ethical Interactions Policy, local laws and regulations, and provides training to others in this domain.
• Adheres to internal processes, AstraZeneca Global Field Medical Standards and external regulations, including but not limited to clinical trials, promotional activity (Local Code of Conduct) and pharmacovigilance activities to meet internal SOP and local regulations.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Scientific and/or a master’s degree in a scientific discipline
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate internally and externally using the different channel mix.
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• High level analytical and conceptual thinking

Desirable

• Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D.)
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, clinical or preclinical research, and knowledge of a therapeutic area disease state and treatment.
• Experience with basic research, drug discovery, drug development and Key Expert Engagement interactions.

Key Relationships to reach solutions

Internal (to AZ or team)

• Medical Function (MA, MedEx, RA, PV, MI, NS, Dx, SMM, etc.)
• Commercial Function (Marketing & Sales)
• Compliance Team

External (to AZ)

• Healthcare professional
• Healthcare institution stakeholders
• Healthcare Ecosystem stakeholders (Research Institutions, PAYGs, Startups, Incubators)
• Service providers

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

Next Steps

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Equal Opportunity

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.