Scientific Communication & Medical Information Specialist

Lisbon, Portugal

Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week on-site)

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a bold ambition: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life‑changing medicines. We put patients first, collaborate globally, and continuously challenge ourselves to think differently. @@HD@@  We are now seeking a Scientific Communication & Medical Information Specialist@@/HD@@ to join our Global Business Services (GBS) team in Lisbon. This is an exciting opportunity to transform your scientific expertise into impactful medical content that supports healthcare professionals and improves patient outcomes worldwide.   If you thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are passionate about combining

, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. @@HD@@ About Medical Information & Communication (MI&C) – GBS  @@/HD@@ The

team is part of AstraZeneca’s

and comprises experienced scientific communicators. @@HD@@  We collaborate closely with Global and US partners@@/HD@@ to implement scientific content strategies and deliver high-quality, compliant, and evidence-based medical information. The team plays a critical role in supporting healthcare professionals through

, you will demonstrate your scientific expertise to develop and deliver a wide range of medical communications and scientific content. @@HD@@  This is a medical communications-focused role@@/HD@@ requiring strong writing and content development capability (not clinical study report writing). You will work closely with global partners to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging, and impactful materials, while also contributing to continuous improvement through digital tools and innovation. @@HD@@ Key Accountabilities: @@/HD@@ • Develop, review, and maintain

across multiple formats • Deliver

to medical information inquiries from healthcare professionals • Translate complex clinical and scientific data into

• Conduct

and critically evaluate scientific evidence • Perform

to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance • Create a variety of deliverables, including: • Scientific slide decks and presentations • Training materials and internal education content • Infographics and visual communication assets • Speaker materials and engagement content • Materials supporting MSL and Regional Medical Affairs (RMA) engagements • Post-congress reports and insights summaries • Disease state education and reactive medical information materials • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align content with

• Support the

in content creation and delivery • Lead or contribute to

across medical communications and innovation @@HD@@  Essential Skills & Experience:@@/HD@@ • Scientific degree: •

preferred, or • Life Sciences

, or • Equivalent clinical experience involving

(e.g. pharmacy, dentistry, or similar) • 3–5 years’ experience in: • Scientific communications • Medical information • Medical writing or related roles within pharma, biotech, or healthcare • Strong experience in

, including: • Slide decks • Training materials • Scientific communication assets • External and internal engagement materials • Proven ability to: • Interpret and analyse scientific literature • Translate complex data into

• Deliver high-quality content to diverse audiences • Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills • Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams • Proficiency with

• Understanding of

within Medical Affairs @@HD@@  Desirable Skills & Experience:@@/HD@@ • Experience developing

• Exposure to

• Experience supporting

@@HD@@ Ways of Working:  @@/HD@@ We believe innovation happens when we collaborate in person. This role follows a

, with an expectation to work from the office

, while maintaining flexibility to support individual needs. @@HD@@ Why AstraZeneca? @@/HD@@ • Be part of a

transforming patient outcomes • Work on

supporting healthcare professionals worldwide • Collaborate with

• Contribute to

• Access strong

@@HD@@ Ready to Make a Difference?  @@/HD@@ If you are passionate about science, communication, and innovation—and want to apply your expertise to meaningful work that improves patient lives—we would love to hear from you.

31-Jul-2026

13-Aug-2026 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.