JOB TITLE

Gulf Medical Manager CVRM

Location: Dubai

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious diseases. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

Gulf Medical Manager is a core member of the brand team and takes the medical lead in CVRM franchise through,

1) providing key medical input to marketing-sales-market access interface

2) deliver strategic and educational medical affairs projects

3) engaging key external experts (KEE)

4) coaching Medical Science Liaison(s) (MSL) in CVRM Therapy area.

These outputs are guaranteed through continuously building robust scientific and medical expertise on the therapeutic area, AstraZeneca products and its competitors in combination with a business acumen attitude and strong communication skills.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

In addition to the general description of the parent profile role for this job function, the following summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title:

Maintain top-notch robust scientific and medical expertise:

Keep track of relevant scientific peer-reviewed literature.

Attend international and national scientific and medical congresses.

Engage with all relevant KEEs across Gulf countries.

Assimilate customer insights obtained through different means.

Ensure excellent up-to-date scientific knowledge in product and therapeutic area of internal colleagues through knowledge updates, medical product training sessions.

Respond to unsolicited Medical Information (MI) requests about approved or unapproved AstraZeneca products, or about unapproved uses of approved AstraZeneca products.

Deliver key medical input into the brand strategy:

Works in a strategic partnership with the value team (e.g., Marketing and Market Access team)

Core member of the cross-functional brand team.

High quality scientific and medical input in the Brand Teams, Brand Building Framework, strategic brand projects and Campaigns

Participate in the development and evaluation of the local operational brand strategy by ensuring input of KEEs, customer insights and competitive intelligence.

Responsible for reviewing and approving of promotional material - solution-driven with thorough understanding of the promotional standards code (company and local)

Responsible for medical training of sales force.

Deliver strategic and educational medical projects:

Develop and execute medical affairs projects (e.g., build evidence) of the brand plan according to budget and timelines.

Accurate retro-planning of projects with close follow-up in line with defined goals and KPI\xe2\x80\x99s (Key Performance Indicators)

Close follow-up of the projects\xe2\x80\x99 budget.

Excellent communication on the progress of projects to all internal stakeholders

Build partnerships with Key External Experts:

Build and maintain visibility and excellent long-term professional relationships with Key External Experts

Gather their insights and feed these insights back into the brand team.

Advocacy mapping and management.

Discussions with KEE on latest scientific updates related to CKD screening, diagnosis & management.

Lead national/cluster advisory boards with KEE.

Involve KEE in medico-marketing projects and internal trainings.

Manage Real World Evidence projects. (Observational studies, local data collection)

Provide support to his direct reported MSLs:

Coach and develop MSLs to be best in class (scientific expertise, communication skills, business acumen).

Provide quarterly customer insights and status of MSL plans to the brand team.

Leadership and Functional Capabilities:

The following summarizes the capabilities (skills, knowledge, attitude) and competencies needed to be able to accomplish all job responsibilities for this specific job function:

Exemplify the AstraZeneca Values and behaviours.

Demonstrate MAM Core Competencies.

Scientific mind-set.

Ability to seek and critically assess a large amount of data, distil, and synthesize information, put it into context and evaluate its impact on the business.

Business acumen and strategic insight.

Presentation skills.

Cross-functional teamwork.

Work autonomously and make the right priorities in a complex work environment with a high number and variety of requests.

Be flexible, resilient and decision oriented.

Influencing skills.

Communication skills.

Organizational skills.

Project management skills

Essential for the role

For Internal and External Candidates

Medical or Pharmacist Degree (preferable medical doctor or pharmacist) or scientific degree with PhD.

At least 5 years of experience in a medical affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Proven expertise in understanding, assimilating, and communicating scientific content.

Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to engaging with external partners as well as cross-functional colleagues.

Working knowledge and understanding of relevant Legislation and Codes of Practice relating to promotional activities.

Demonstrated understanding of patient needs.

Current familiarity with healthcare environment, including opinion leaders, academia, the medical community, and related dynamics in KSA.

Knowledgeable of the Pharma and KSA healthcare environment.

Medical integrity and ethical balance.

Languages: Fluent in English.

Desirable for the role

Experience in developing and maintaining External Experts relationships.

Experience in navigating complex business challenges.

Experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs.

Working knowledge of local health authorities\xe2\x80\x99 requirements.

Knowledge and/or expertise in CVRM therapy area.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted 30-\xd8\xa3\xd8\xba\xd8\xb3\xd8\xb7\xd8\xb3-2023

Closing Date 08-\xd8\xb3\xd8\xa8\xd8\xaa\xd9\x85\xd8\xa8\xd8\xb1-2023

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.

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