Medical Manager, Rare Diseases – Hematology & Nephrology

• Drive medically led initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes across Hematology and Nephrology rare diseases.
• Design, implement, and lead real-world evidence (RWE) projects, ensuring scientific rigor and integrity.
• Interpret and communicate RWE findings to inform medical and commercial strategies and improve patient outcomes.
• Establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive medical inputs and strong scientific partnerships with the Rare diseases communities.
• Lead educational initiatives and develop clinical support tools to integrate new medical advancements into practice, addressing key gaps in disease awareness, diagnosis, referral pathways and patient management.
• Showcase the impact of initiatives and adopt innovation through scalable partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem.
• Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca guidelines, standards, policies, and local regulations.

• Align Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP) and MSL activities with Medical Affairs Strategic Plans and Rare Disease portfolio priorities.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams to provide input on medical and product strategies.
• Prioritize activities to focus on portfolio priorities and leverage digital technology for patient-centric solutions.
• Use data-driven decisions and medical insights from the external healthcare environment to support internal discussions and external engagements.
• Provide regular updates on delivery versus plan, emphasizing strategic and patient impact.
• Stay informed on best practices and scientific developments across Hematology, Nephrology and Rare Diseases.

• Align with the team ensuring accurate product materials for Rare Disease therapy areas.
• Provide scientific support and approval for complex drugs or important conference materials.
• Hold signatory authority on outgoing therapy area materials.
• Advise marketing teams on medical accuracy of materials.
• Ensure branding work adheres to AstraZeneca standards and regulations.
• Oversee governance and adherence to processes and regulations, including clinical trials, promotional activity, patient safety, and pharmacovigilance.

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• Bachelor's degree in medicine, Pharmacy or a relevant Life Sciences discipline.
• 2 years relevant experience withing the Medical Affairs, or a scientific/clinical role in a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• Strong medical and scientific knowledge with the ability to critically interpret and communicate complex clinical data.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute medical strategies aligned with patient and business needs.
• Experience engaging with healthcare professionals, scientific experts and external stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality projects in a dynamic environment.
• Sound understanding of pharmaceutical governance, compliance and ethical standards.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

• Previous experience in Rare Diseases, Hematology and/or Nephrology is preferred.
• Experience in Medical Affairs and/or field medical roles.
• Experience with new product launches or launch preparation.
• Experience in evidence generation, including RWE and/or clinical research.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking.
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Project management capabilities.
• Customer and patient-centric mindset.
• Digital savvy and ability to leverage innovative approaches in Medical Affairs.
• Agility, problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in complex disease areas.

AstraZeneca Rare Disease offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients living with rare and complex diseases, where significant unmet needs remain across diagnosis, referral, treatment and long-term disease management. Through science, evidence generation and collaboration with the healthcare ecosystem, we aim to transform patient journeys and improve outcomes. Our culture fosters openness, transparency, ambition, and drive, empowering you to take a tailored approach to your development. Collaborate with talented teams to make a meaningful impact on patients, science, and the Rare Disease community.