Medical Advisor

AstraZeneca plc; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc seeks a medically led professional to build engagement with scientific leaders, translate study data for healthcare professionals, and align medical insights with brand strategies. You will shape local medical plans, contribute to pre-launch activities, and support life cycle management of priority brands.

The role requires strong Medical Affairs experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership in cross-functional medical programs.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a top university, or a qualified doctor.
• Extensive Medical Affairs experience in pharma/healthcare.
• Extensive experience in relationship and partner management.
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance and maintain engagement with scientific leaders (KOLs).
• Develop and share emerging data with HCPs, discussing data in a scientific, objective and balanced way.
• Provide AZ internal partners with understanding of medical trends and competitive intelligence.
• Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas.
• Strategize and execute pre-launch medical plan/activities for new products at least 2 years prior to planned launch.
• Provide medical input into Life Cycle Management of priority brands and TAs.
• Provide medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes.
• Provide medical input to creation and approval of promotional material in line with SOPs and IFPMA code.
• Support Clinical team to select investigators and sites, optimizing quality and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with AZ code of conduct and governance requirements.

Skills

Relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Medical Affairs experience

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

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.

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.

What you’ll do

• Build, enhance and maintain the engagement with scientific leaders (KOLs).
• Develop and share emerging data with HCPs, discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific, objective and balanced way. Disseminate results of studies completed to medical community by translating their clinical values and incorporating into business strategies.
• Provide the AZ internal partners with an understanding of the medical trends, clinical practice and competitive intelligence.
• Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand plan.
• Strategize and execute pre-launch medical plan/activities for new products at least 2 years prior to the planned launch to address key clinical and scientific challenges.
• Provide medical input into the Life Cycle Management of priority brands and TAs
• Provide medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes including national congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchange meetings, publications, CMEs to meet identified needs
• Provide medical input to the creation, development and agreement of promotional material and ensure all material is in line with internal SOPs and meets IFPMA code
• Support Clinical team to select appropriate investigators and sites optimising quality, delivery and commercial benefit
• Ensures compliance with AZ code of conduct, Corporate Governance, Audits requirement, guidelines, codes, policies and procedures.

Essential for the role

• Your education background is in science, preferably a PhD or Medical Doctor in a top university or a qualified doctor
• Experience of Medical Affairs function within the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare industry.
• Extensive experience in relationship and partner management.
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments.

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.

Date Posted

30-Sep-2026

Closing Date

29-Okt-2026

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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.