Medical TA Lead - BBU

AstraZeneca; Singapore; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader in Medical Affairs to drive initiatives that enhance patient access to quality care. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to inform medical and product strategies, leading real-world evidence projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, exceptional communication abilities, and extensive experience in team management. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and improving patient outcomes in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of medical, clinical development, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead medically driven initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
• Manage a team to ensure all product materials are current and accurate.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Management

Medical Affairs Knowledge

Regulatory Requirements Understanding

Education

Degree in Science

Master's in Scientific Discipline

Job description

Strategic Planning and Delivery:

• Ensure the Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP) and field medical activities are prioritized and aligned with the Medical Affairs Strategic Plans.
• Include an Integrated Engagement plan with a balanced ratio of traditional and non-traditional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams to inform medical and product strategies.
• Prioritize activities to focus on portfolio priorities.
• Identify and discuss opportunities for strategic, scalable, and sustainable clinical practice transformations that enhance patient access to quality care.
• Leverage digital tools and innovations to develop patient-centric solutions and improve access in healthcare systems.
• Utilize data and dashboards to support decision-making and external engagement.
• Contribute insights from field and external stakeholders to internal strategic discussions and communicate actionable items.
• Provide regular updates on delivery versus plan, including variances and mitigation strategies, emphasizing strategic and patient impact.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices and relevant developments and assess their relevance to the team.

Medical Strategy and Clinical Input:

• Lead medically driven initiatives to address gaps and improve patient outcomes.
• Design and oversee real-world evidence (RWE) projects, ensuring scientific rigor and reliable data sources.
• Interpret and communicate RWE findings to inform strategies and healthcare decisions.
• Establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive medical input.
• Lead educational initiatives, develop clinical support tools, and integrate medical advancements into practice.
• Implement measures to demonstrate the impact of initiatives.
• Promote innovation through partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem to enable sustainable patient outcomes.

Medical Governance Oversight:

• Lead a team to ensure all product materials are current and accurate.
• Provide scientific support and approval for complex product materials and reports for conferences.
• Hold signatory authority for therapy area materials if necessary.
• Advise marketing on the medical and scientific accuracy of marketing materials.
• Ensure branding complies with AstraZeneca standards and regulations.

Team & People Management:

• Recruit talent suited for the field medical role.
• Create an environment conducive to team development, growth, and high performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and collaboration.
• Lead a scientifically expert, outcomes-focused team.
• Manage team performance with metrics aligned to patient outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Understand the healthcare ecosystem to address population health and patient pathway impacts.
• Guide the team to understand stakeholder needs and communicate complex scientific information effectively.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of insights and status updates.
• Model AstraZeneca values and foster accountability, agility, and growth mindset.
• Contribute to policy and procedural development for the team.
• Lead change initiatives to support business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines, standards, policies, and regulations.
• Manage team financial resources.

Education, Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Degree in science or a master's in a scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of medical, clinical development, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Extensive team management experience.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix, cross-functional environment.