(Senior) Medical Science Liaison Specialist - Biologics - HN (Temporary - 8 months)

(Senior) Medical Science Liaison Specialist
Biologics
HN (Temporary
8 months) About AstraZeneca and AstraZeneca Vietnam AstraZeneca AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit [protected info] and follow the Company on Twitter @AstraZeneca. AstraZeneca Vietnam As a Foreign Invested Enterprise with over 750 members, AstraZeneca is investing into Vietnam 360 million USD from 2020 to 2030 with a focus on reducing the burdens of non-communicable diseases, developing local talent, and uplifting the domestic biopharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Over the last three decades accompanying Vietnam's sustainable development, AstraZeneca has run several impactful programmes in collaboration with the Government, Ministry of Health and healthcare partners to promote disease awareness, prevention and early detection. In recent years, AstraZeneca Vietnam has received several certificates of merit from the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, for excellent contributions to Vietnam's vaccine diplomacy, fight against COVID-19 and advancement of cancer treatment and disease awareness. The company has also been recognized among Vietnam's Top 100 Best Places to Work (2018 - 2026) with various other industry awards from BritCham, EuroCham, and government agencies. What you'll do Job Description / Capsule Field based scientific experts in assigned therapeutic area that is responsible in the execution of the Medical Affairs Plan(s) for pre-launch and/or newly launched products/indications. Shapes clinical practice through scientific engagements, partnerships and collaborations with traditional (e.g Specialist KEEs) and where appropriate non-traditional (e.g. policy and decision makers, PAGs, government, innovative solution providers) experts, as well as, with internal stakeholders to drive enhanced patient outcomes and the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca medicines. Developing and enhancing professional relationships and partnerships with healthcare professionals and other healthcare ecosystem stakeholders according to the Integrated Engagement Plan. Provides scientific, technical, and pharmaco-economic information to HCPs and key stakeholders through one-on-one discussions and medically lead meetings as experts and confidence generation activities. Can be involved and may lead evidence generation activities as part of the implementation of the medical strategy. Acts as catalysts, with a deep understanding of the health system (environment, priorities, clinical pathways, patient journeys) and its challenges, to gather insights and execute according to the medical strategic plans to deliver strategic, scalable & sustainable clinical practice transformations, enhancing access to equitable quality care for patients and enabling the adoption of our innovative medicines. T ypical Accountabilities In assigned therapeutic area and geographical territory, engages in clinical and scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals, and where appropriate non-traditional stakeholders (e.g. policy and decision makers, PAGs, government, innovative solution providers) consistent with medical objectives.
Scientific Expertise : Maintain clinical/scientific expertise in disease state management, AstraZeneca products, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape. Contribute to the development and provide project leadership/ management of the therapeutic area Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP). Act as a subject matter expert/resource for internal and external stakeholders.
Work with internal stakeholders in the development and delivery of appropriate training and mentoring needs within therapeutic area.
Scientific Exchange: Engage in peer-to-peer level dialogue with key customers and deliver appropriate clinical/scientific content through utilising the correct channel mix, which will differentiate AstraZeneca products from those of other companies. Respond to unsolicited customer inquiries and provide focused and balanced clinical / scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca's products and services. Provide scientific/clinical support and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and establish relationships with key customers and other scientific thought leaders for engaging them in ongoing scientific dialogue on AstraZeneca products and unsolicited discussions about compounds in development. Organize and facilitate scientific events such as MSL events, Symposiums, Scientific Exchanges, Advisory Boards/Expert Panels, non-promotional standalone events, Meet the Professor sessions, etc., with KEEs and HCPs. Prioritize these events based on their relevance in the patient journey for the related disease.
Deliver informative lectures at scientific events tailored to healthcare professionals, aligning with the field medical communication strategy. Collaborate with KEEs on study proposals (ESR or Local Study) and/or publications of interest to AstraZeneca.
Customer Insight: Effectively identify, gather, analyse, synthesise, report and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific/medical environments to internal stakeholders Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to medical / product strategy or clinical development based on customer perspectives. Partner with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to identify gaps in the patient experience journey as insights to be included in the medical / product strategies.
Strategic Relationship: Develop peer-level relationships with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals and collaborate with other internal teams for other key external stakeholders (e.g. policy and decision makers, PAGs, government, innovative solution providers) consistent with Medical objectives. Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with Medical Plans. Support data generation activities including participating in reviews of Investigator sponsored studies.
Looks to broaden the My MA contact list where appropriate to include non-traditional KEEs from government, payer groups, researchers and clinical advisors who may support practice change initiatives. Establish win-win partnerships with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to deliver on strategic, scalable and sustainable solutions addressing patient healthcare access gaps within the ecosystem.
Other: Responsible for leveraging d igital and innovation / technology as enablers for scientific exchange and creating patient centric solutions. Adherence to internal processes and AstraZeneca Global Field Medical Standards and the external regulations including but not limited to clinical trials, promotional activity (e.g.
Local
Code of Conduct) and pharmacovigilance activities to meet internal SOP and local regulations. Education, Qualifications, Skills and E