Medical Advisor - Alexion

AstraZeneca · London, UK

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AstraZeneca seeks a Medical Advisor to develop and execute medical strategy for a defined disease area across the UK and Ireland. The role combines scientific expertise, customer engagement, and evidence generation to support product launches and advance clinical advocacy.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or equivalent scientific discipline
Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland healthcare systems and Medical Affairs practices
Substantial pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs or related clinical roles
Track record developing disease strategy and medical tactics across product lifecycle stages
Experience with evidence generation, publications and scientific exchange
Working knowledge of ABPI/IPHA Code, medical review and pharmacovigilance
Cross-functional collaboration skills across Medical, Commercial, Market Access and Regulatory teams

What you'll be doing

Lead development and implementation of medical tactical plans aligned to Disease Strategic Plan
Synthesize scientific, clinical and healthcare intelligence to identify unmet needs and evidence gaps
Translate customer priorities into personalized scientific engagement strategies for HCPs and opinion leaders
Shape early medical strategy for pipeline assets and new indications with launch readiness focus
Ensure medical compliance, governance and responsible use of AI tools in all activities

CompensationCompetitive salary and benefits

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