Field Scientific Leader (GU & GYN & GI Cancers) - Ankara

AstraZeneca; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Ankara seeks a Medical Affairs professional with oncology expertise to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will share trial and treatment insights with healthcare professionals, train internal staff on scientific topics, and support field activities focused on disease areas and therapies.

You will engage with KEEs, participate in local/global studies, and help shape medical communication strategies across hospitals, payers, and scientific societies.

Qualifications

• University degree from Medical Faculty.
• Oncology experience is required.
• Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
• Project management ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Good at teamwork.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Turkish.
• No restrictions to travel frequently and must have a valid driving license.
• Located in Ankara.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal AZ teams and external stakeholders for impactful solutions.
• Share clinical trial and treatment trends info with healthcare professionals.
• Train AstraZeneca's internal stakeholders on scientific aspects of molecules or disease areas.
• Support Sales Force training on diseases and treatments as a technical resource.
• Collaborate with Key External Experts (KEEs) on study proposals and publications.
• Engage in local/global clinical studies, coordinating with Clinical Research Operations.
• Share insights from peer interactions and scientific meetings for communication plans.
• Prioritize engagements with healthcare institutions to enhance patient outcomes.
• Foster a 360 view of healthcare ecosystems
• Identify and engage with medical societies, hospitals, payers, and Key External Experts.
• Plan and execute field activities with a focus on scientific content and discussions.
• Expand outreach to a broader spectrum of Key External Experts for enhanced engagement.
• Concentrate efforts on healthcare institutions and Multi-Disciplinary Teams for holistic patient care.
• Organize scientific events such as doctor group activities, symposia, and advisory boards.
• Deliver informative lectures at scientific events aligned with the field medical communication strategy.

Skills

Oncology experience

Knowledge of market dynamics

Scientific communication

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Teamwork

English proficiency

Turkish proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

University degree from Medical Faculty

Job description

Here you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines – for the world’s most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.Work at the cutting-edge, where scientific innovations and an entrepreneurial spirit are the norm.

Essential Requirements

• University degree from Medical Faculty
• Oncology experience is required
• Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
• Project management ability
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Good at teamwork
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Excellent command of written and spoken Turkish
• No restrictions to travel frequently and must have a valid driving license
• Located in Ankara

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal AZ teams and external stakeholders for impactful solutions.
• Share clinical trial and treatment trends info with healthcare professionals.
• Train AstraZeneca's internal stakeholders on scientific aspects of molecules or disease areas.
• Support Sales Force training on diseases and treatments as a technical resource.
• Collaborate with Key External Experts (KEEs) on study proposals and publications.
• Engage in local/global clinical studies, coordinating with Clinical Research Operations.
• Share insights from peer interactions and scientific meetings for communication plans.
• Prioritize engagements with healthcare institutions to enhance patient outcomes.
• Foster a 360 view of healthcare ecosystems
• Identify and engage with medical societies, hospitals, payers, and Key External Experts.
• Plan and execute field activities with a focus on scientific content and discussions.
• Expand outreach to a broader spectrum of Key External Experts for enhanced engagement.
• Concentrate efforts on healthcare institutions and Multi-Disciplinary Teams for holistic patient care.
• Organize scientific events such as doctor group activities, symposia, and advisory boards.
• Deliver informative lectures at scientific events aligned with the field medical communication strategy.

Why AstraZeneca?

Ultimately, our aim is to find solutions that prevent, treat and even cure some of the world’s most complex diseases. Whether that’s by shaping the patient ecosystem and focusing on outcomes, or by progressing potential medicines and accelerating their launch.

The shared creativity through both internal and external collaboration unlocks challenges and brings new solutions.

With our ground-breaking pipeline comes a bright future – exciting opportunities and varied work. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Make a more meaningful impact to patients’ lives around the globe.

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

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Date Posted 08-Oct-2026

Closing Date 30-Dec-2026

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.