Medical Science Liaison-HCC/BTC-Chengdu

Typical Accountabilities:
• Supports sales staff in the field by providing in-depth information on drugs and therapies when required

• Organises and carries out seminars and information sessions for healthcare professionals and other customers or potential customers

• Manages the process of responding to queries from sales representatives regarding scientific, technical and pharmaco-economic information

• Responds to more complex queries escalated by junior colleagues

• Advises and supports junior colleagues developing information documents for sales staff, and ensures documents are compliant with internal and local standards

• Acts as a technical owner for all or part of a drug or brand within Field Medical Liaisons, developing a deep understanding of all relevant sales and marketing information

• Keeps own knowledge of best practices and recent developments up to date

• Liaises with compliance team to build and improve processes within the department

• Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provide practical solutions to Medical Affairs, and may work with a team to implement these improvements and solutions

• Delivers on tasks agreed and presents results effectively


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0


What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a professional qualification; Knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry; Experience of managing incoming data and/or requests in a timely manner and escalating when appropriate
• Desirable: Advanced scientific degree; Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing; People management experience

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Field Medical Liaison and Medical Affairs; Sales Representative; Compliance Team
• External (to AZ): Service providers; Regulatory bodies; Key stakeholders within the local community

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.