JOB TITLEGCC Medical Manager - OncologyABOUT ASTRAZENECAAstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious diseases. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.ROLE SUMMARYGCC Medical Manager is a core member of the brand team and takes the medical lead in DDR franchise through,1) providing key medical input to marketing-sales-market access interface2) deliver strategic and educational medical affairs projects3) engaging key external experts (KEE)4) coaching Medical Science Liaison(s) (MSL) in DDR Therapy area..These outputs are guaranteed through continuously building robust scientific and medical expertise on the therapeutic area, AstraZeneca products and its competitors in combination with a business acumen attitude and strong communication skills.What you\xe2\x80\x99ll doIn addition to the general description of the parent profile role for this job function, the following summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title:Maintain top-notch robust scientific and medical expertise:

• Keep track of relevant scientific peer-reviewed literature.
• Attend international and national scientific and medical congresses.
• Engage with all relevant MDT KEEs across GCC cluster.
• Assimilate customer insights obtained through different means.
• Ensure excellent up-to-date scientific knowledge in product and therapeutic area of internal colleagues through knowledge updates, medical product training sessions.
• Respond to unsolicited Medical Information (MI) requests about approved or unapproved AstraZeneca products, or about unapproved uses of approved AstraZeneca products.
• Work together with External Service Provider for MI to meet the requirements set in the local MI procedure.

Deliver key medical input into the brand strategy:

• Works in a strategic partnership with the value team (e.g., Marketing and Market Access team)
• Core member of the cross-functional brand team.
• High quality scientific and medical input in the Brand Teams, Brand Building Framework, strategic brand projects and Campaigns
• Participate in the development and evaluation of the local operational brand strategy by ensuring input of KEEs, customer insights and competitive intelligence.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving of promotional material - solution-driven with thorough understanding of the promotional standards code (company and local)
• Responsible for medical training of sales force.

Deliver strategic and educational medical projects:

• Develop and execute medical affairs projects (e.g., build evidence) of the brand plan according to budget and timelines.
• Accurate retro-planning of projects with close follow-up in line with defined goals and KPI\xe2\x80\x99s (Key Performance Indicators)
• Close follow-up of the projects\xe2\x80\x99 budget.
• Excellent communication on the progress of projects to all internal stakeholders

Build partnerships with Key External Experts:

• Build and maintain visibility and excellent long-term professional relationships with Key External Experts
• Gather their insights and feed these insights back into the brand team.
• Advocacy mapping and management.
• Discussions with KEE on latest scientific updates related to Cancer screening, diagnosis & management.
• Lead national/cluster advisory boards with KEE.
• Involve KEE in medico-marketing projects and internal trainings.
• Manage Real World Evidence projects. (observational studies, local data collection)

Provide support to his direct reported MSLs:

• Coach and develop MSLs to be best in class (scientific expertise, communication skills, business acumen).
• Provide quarterly customer insights and status of MSL plans to the brand team.

Leadership and Functional Capabilities:

• The following summarizes the capabilities (skills, knowledge, attitude) and competencies needed to be able to accomplish all job responsibilities for this specific job function:
• Exemplify the AstraZeneca Values and behaviours.
• Demonstrate MAM Core Competencies.
• Scientific mind-set.
• Ability to seek and critically assess a large amount of data, distil, and synthesize information, put it into context and evaluate its impact on the business.
• Business acumen and strategic insight.
• Presentation skills.
• Cross-functional teamwork.
• Work autonomously and make the right priorities in a complex work environment with a high number and variety of requests.
• Be flexible, resilient and decision oriented.
• Influencing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Project management skills

Only applications based in UAE will be considered.Essential for the roleFor External Candidates

• Medical or Pharmacy Degree or scientific degree with PhD.
• Oncology or Speciality care experience is preferable.
• At least 3 years of experience in a medical affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven expertise in understanding, assimilating, and communicating scientific content.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to engaging with external partners as well as cross-functional colleagues.
• Medical integrity and ethical balance.
• Languages: Fluent in English.

For Internal Candidates

• Medical or Pharmacy Degree or scientific degree with PhD.
• Oncology or Speciality care experience is preferable.
• At least 3 years of experience in a medical affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of 1 year experience is required within AstraZeneca with strong performance record.
• Proven expertise in understanding, assimilating, and communicating scientific content.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to engaging with external partners as well as cross-functional colleagues.
• Medical integrity and ethical balance.
• Languages: Fluent in English.

Desirable for the role

• Experience in developing and maintaining External Experts relationships.
• Experience in navigating complex business challenges.
• Experience with people management in current role
• Experience in a strategic role within Medical Affairs.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant Legislation and Codes of Practice relating to promotional activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of patient needs.
• Current familiarity with healthcare environment, including opinion leaders, academia, the medical community, and related dynamics in GCC region.

Why AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it\xe2\x80\x99s yours.

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