Medical Governance & Information Associate

AstraZeneca; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Governance & Information Associate to join their dynamic team in Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing medical governance approvals, responding to healthcare inquiries, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a medical degree and have 2-4 years of relevant experience, showcasing strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and making a significant impact on healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of medicine and patient care.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in Medical Affairs or related field.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical governance-related approvals and tasks.
• Respond to healthcare professional inquiries accurately.

Skills

Compliance Understanding

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Medical Degree

Pharmacology

Life Sciences

Tools

PromoMats

Job description

JOB TITLE

Medical Governance & Information Associate

About AstraZeneca

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. We're more than just one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

Role Summary

The selected candidate will join the GCC Medical Excellence team as a Nominated Signatory/Medical Information Associate, responsible for managing medical governance-related approvals and handling medical information tasks.

What You'll Do

Medical Governance related:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of AstraZeneca's business policies, procedures, and guidelines, particularly those related to product promotion and scientific information exchange.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and external codes of practice governing promotional activities in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Perform SOP trainings for newly joined staff and refreshment training when appropriate.
• Perform monitoring for GCC activities to ensure proper implementation of GCC ethical interactions SOPs.
• Conduct timely reviews and approvals of GCC activities through various systems, including external funding/ethical interactions with healthcare professionals.

Medical Information related:

• Respond to HCP inquiries related to AstraZeneca brands, providing accurate and timely information to healthcare professionals, consumers, and internal colleagues.
• Maintain a deep understanding of AstraZeneca's product portfolio to effectively address diverse inquiries. Evaluate promotional and non-promotional materials using the PromoMats system, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Promote awareness of the importance of the Medical Information function within the organization.

Only applications based in KSA will be considered.

Essential For The Role

• A medical degree, pharmacology, or a related life sciences field.
• Previous 2 to 4 years of experience. For internal candidates, 2 years of AZ experience is required.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and information dissemination.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities to address and resolve governance-related challenges.
• Rigorous attention to detail in handling approvals and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to team goals.

Desirable for the role

• Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role.
• Experience with medical governance and information management.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a great place to work. We empower you 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. We foster an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and we are committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. Join us on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

What's Next

• If you're imagining yourself joining our team, we can't wait to hear from you.
• If you're ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking, we hope this opportunity is yours.

Where to Find Out More

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