Medical Science Liaison-GC-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