AstraZeneca Looking for Medical Science Liaison (New Zealand) at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. We work to the highest standards and lead the market with a stand-out pipeline within the industry. Our pipeline is always moving forward; we dare to fail and try again to learn and innovate.

What You’ll Do

Join our New Zealand Respiratory & Immunology medical team as a Medical Science Liaison to deliver on medical strategy for the country. You will provide actionable information to key clinicians that enhances the value and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products to internal stakeholders; respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products and services and develop appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates AstraZeneca’s products.

Essential For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (ex: Medicine, Pharmacy or disease related science)
• Experience within field Medical Affairs
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with basic research, drug discovery, drug development and KOL interactions
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• High level analytical and conceptual thinking
• Strong leadership
• Ability to travel nationally

Desirable for the role

• Master’s degree/PhD/PharmD in a scientific discipline or MD and extensive experience within Medical and previous team management experience; MBA
• Experience in respiratory or immunology therapy areas
• Knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments
• Experience in product launch or strategy development and execution
• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand healthcare market

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find inspiring and passionate colleagues who are encouraged to reach their full potential. Leaders live the company’s Purpose and Values and earn colleagues’ respect by doing the right thing. The speak-up culture will help you feel empowered and appreciated for your work. This is a place with life-long learning and opportunity at the core, which fosters rewarding and career-defining work. We believe that a healthy work environment leads to healthier levels of productivity. Committed to employee wellbeing, we ensure our employees enjoy various activities and programmes that promote health, well-being, motivation and job satisfaction. It’s all part of our constant mission to be 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 one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.
• If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Danielle Jones. We welcome your application by 19th February.

Where can I find out more?

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Visit https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/ and https://www.astrazeneca.com/

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