Therapeutic Area Lead R&I, Norway - Nordic Marketing Company

If you enjoy challenging the way things are done, this is the place for you – we are always finding new ways to explore and innovate, to assess and steer the role we play in the healthcare ecosystem. If the idea of leading a mindset shift sounds appealing, then this is the place for you!

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.

To achieve our ambition, we are currently looking for a Therapeutic Area Lead to our Respiratory & Immunology team in Norway.

What you’ll do

Join our industry-leading BioPharmaceuticals team as a Therapeutic Area Lead (TAL) and make an impact on patients with our leading pipeline. As a TAL, you will be a line manager and crucial part of the cross-functional team, responsible for outlining and implementing the therapeutic area medical strategy and Medical Activity Plan. You will translate scientific knowledge and external insights into strategies that support decision making and ultimately business success.

Other responsibilities include

As a TAL, you will build and prioritize a medical team of excellence to ensure the success of the portfolio. You will support team development, focusing on the consolidation of its strengths and improvement areas. You will actively contribute to the development and implementation of the cross-functional Business Plan. You will analyze products in early development or in the portfolio, identifying their potential future use and business opportunities for the company. You may also act as Nordic Scientific Lead.

In order to succeed you have

• Preferably Medical education, Pharmacist or relevant PhD, MSc in life science
• In-depth therapeutic area knowledge across the Respiratory and Immunology spectrum
• Shown cross-functional experience and collaboration with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Advocacy
• Ability to travel to external meetings and congresses
• Track record of working with Evidence Generation
• Success of Medical Affairs Plan deliverable including experience of coaching in field
• Experiences in a senior medical lead role or indirect leadership in medical affairs
• Experience from the entire spectrum of drug development relevant for a marketing company
• Shown success in the majority of marketing company medical affairs initiatives (e.g. the medical affairs toolbox)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, proficient in both written and spoken Norwegian and English.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Innovative approach with experiences in external collaborations that has changed clinical practice.
• Experience working in Global Medical Affairs
• Postgraduate degree in business or management development
• Clinical and/or research experience within the relevant therapeutic area

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! Apply in the link.

We would love to talk to all of you amazing people showing interest in a career at AstraZeneca, but unfortunately that isn´t possible. With that said we set our pride in giving you a good experience even if it turns out that you aren´t the chosen one this time. We are thoroughly reviewing your CV and will come back shortly with feedback.

I&D

We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Why AstraZeneca?

When we at AstraZeneca see the chance to change, we take this opportunity - for every opportunity, no matter how small, can be the beginning of something big. Delivering medicine that changes people's lives is about having an entrepreneurial spirit - finding moments and understanding its potential.

So, what is next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Great, because we cannot wait to hear from you.

Welcome with your application, in English, no later than 1st of Dec. Applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the application period.

Where can I find out more?

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