Medical Lead (Oncology & Haematology)AstraZeneca • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Medical Lead (Oncology & Haematology)
AstraZeneca • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job descriptionMaintain 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. 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. Organise and facilitate scientific events such as Medical events, Symposiums, Scientific Exchanges, Advisory Boards / Expert Panels, non-promotional standalone events, Meet the Professor sessions, etc., with KEEs and HCPs. Prioritise 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. 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. 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. Must be a Qualified Medical Doctor or completed / MSc / PhD in a scientific discipline. Must have minimum 3-5 years in a medical affairs role. Proven Medical / Scientific knowledge and experience in the responsible disease area. Interest in a long‑term career in the pharmaceutical industry. MSc / PhD in a scientific discipline would be advantageous. Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs. Project management experience. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Ability to travel. Fluency in English is required. Medical / Healthcare jobs.
Job title : Medical Lead (Oncology & Haematology)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 23, 2025
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Field based scientific experts in oncology 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 / KOLs, Experts & Primary Care Physicians), 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.
Typical Accountabilities
Scientific Expertise
Scientific Exchange
Customer Insight
Strategic Relationship
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