Group Medical Manager (GU&GYN&GI Cancers)

AstraZeneca plc; Şişli; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Istanbul seeks a seasoned Medical Affairs leader to establish the company as a scientific authority through proactive input and high-quality medical guidance across priority therapeutic areas.

You will engage academic leaders and professional bodies, generate evidence to support brand strategies, shape regulatory considerations for market access, and coach teams to deliver clinical excellence with integrity.

Qualifications

• University degree from Medical Faculty.
• Minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs experience, with at least 2 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Oncology experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced command of written and spoken English.
• Coaching, feedback, feedforward and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• To establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated and effective Medical input.
• To engage scientific leaders, professional bodies or societies to establish AZ as a scientific leader.
• Generate the medical evidence to support the brand strategies in priority TAs to meet unmet medical needs.
• Provide medical expertise to shape the regulatory environment to achieve rapid and high-quality market access to AZ products including new registration, new product evaluation and life cycle.
• Defines and delivers training on the Medical background of the product for various functions in an organization as required.
• Governance and ensuring overall adherence to processes and regulations (including patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities, etc).
• Providing coaching for team members to help them achieve the targets defined in their individual development plans and supporting their development to ensure that they provide technical specialization and professionalism in their jobs.
• Proactively identifying KEEs with high levels of scientific expertise in local treatment practice to collaborate on specific medico-marketing activities.

Skills

Medical Affairs leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Coaching & Feedback

Leadership

Group facilitation

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Education

University degree from Medical Faculty

Job description

Essential Requirements

• University degree from Medical Faculty


• Minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs experience, with at least 2 year in the pharmaceutical industry; oncology experience is highly preferred


• Managerial role experience would be an asset


• Advanced command of written and spoken English


• Coaching & Feedback & Feedforward & Leadership skills


• Expert group facilitation and moderation skills


• Good at teamwork


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• No restrictions to travel frequently and must have a valid driving license


• Located in İstanbul

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated and effective Medical input


• To engage scientific leaders, professional bodies or societies to establish AZ as a scientific leader


• Generate the medical evidence to support the brand strategies in priority TAs to meet unmet medical needs


• Provide medical expertise to shape the regulatory environment to achieve rapid and high-quality market access to AZ products including new registration, new product evaluation and life cycle


• Defines and delivers training on the Medical background of the product for various functions in an organization as required


• Governance and ensuring overall adherence to processes and regulations (include but not limited to patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities, etc)


• Providing coaching for team members to help them achieve the targets defined in their individual development plans and supporting their development to ensure that they provide technical specialization and professionalism in their jobs.


• Proactively identifying KEEs with high levels of scientific expertise in local treatment practice to collaborate on specific medico-marketing activities

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/

Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazenecaturkiyekariyer/

Date Posted 05-Oct-2026

Closing Date 29-Nov-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.