Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, Lung Cancer

Passionate in joining a diverse organisation focused on patients? Fantastic opportunity to join our Medical Affairs team within the oncology - lung space

**About AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca we lead with the science first and foremost. As a patient centric global pharmaceutical company, we know that strong science leads to clinical innovation and the right medicine for the right patient. AstraZeneca Oncology is driven by the vision that for a patient with cancer, every day matters. We aspire to redefine the cancer-treatment paradigm and have a broad pipeline of next-generation medicines that are focused principally on lung, breast, ovarian, genitourinary, gastrointestinal and haematological cancers.

**What will you do**:
As the Medical Science Liaison - Oncology, Lung Cancer, you'll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives. This role will be Melbourne based.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Develop peer-level relationships with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals and other key external stakeholders involved in the management of lung cancer.
- Scientific leadership and discussion with key customers delivering scientific information
- Effectively identify, gather, analyse, synthesise and communicate relevant new knowledge and insights about the external environment to internal stakeholders
- Support the clinical trials team in start-up and recruitment for lung cancer clinical trials
- Participate in brand strategy, clinical development, strategic planning and internal projects based on customer perspectives
- Deliver disease area and product-specific training to internal stakeholders including commercial field force and clinical research associates
- Drive medical excellence for the business working closely with the medical manager and medical team to support execution of scientific strategy and lung cancer medical plan.

**Essential for the role**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (ex: Medicine, Pharmacy or disease related science) and/or extensive experience within the Medical Affairs function of the pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge and relationships with relevant customer segments and market dynamics
- Demonstrated success in building strong external and internal relationships through strong communication, influencing and collaborative networking skills, along with self-driven motivation to strive and achieve
- Experience with basic research, drug discovery, drug development and KOL interactions.
- Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences including external experts
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills and demonstrated project/team/cross-functional leadership
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to self-manage
- High level analytical and conceptual thinking
- Previous experience in lung cancer or oncology would be highly regarded

**Why AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s 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’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high performing, inclusive and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work.

**So, what**’**s next?**
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have a seat available, and we hope it’s yours.
- If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Sharmia Bakar.

**Where can I find out more?