Reports To:

Associate Director, Medical Affairs Belgium

This is what you will do:

The Medical Advisor (MA) provides scientific expertise and leadership across broad range of global medical activities including data generation, analysis and interpretation, publications, medical communication, medical training, medical information, congress strategy and KOL/HCP engagement. He/she provides strategic medical input and plan for local/global lifecycle management of both marketed products and compounds in late phase development.. He/she ensures a close working relationship with the cross-functional team including clinical operations, sales, marketing and market access by respecting the compliance requirement

The Medical Advisor BeLux will report directly to the Associate Medical Director BeLux and will be accountable for the assigned therapeutic area (TA) in Belgium and Luxembourg.

You will be responsible for:

Scientific Expertise

Able to review and interpret patient data derived from clinical trials, registries, published literature, and translate the information to audiences with diverse backgroundsBe the affiliate owner of the Patient Support Program, oversee the vendor, be the affiliate expert of the PSP SOP and other collaboration regulations and guidance, internal externalLeads the logistic and organizational aspects of medical affairs activities and meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, CRO, KOLsRaise disease awareness internally and externally through field visit, HCP interaction, and provide relevant internal and external training and scientific meeting & presentationOrganise medical event, medical symposia & communication, leading scientific local publication on the disease or productsBe a relevant partner to scientific professional societies and patient advocacy groups for collaboration and raising disease awarenessContribute to the RWE generation local plan and its implementation,Adhere, develop, maintain and implement Medical Standard Operating Procedures. Support the establishment of Medical SOPs, Internal & External Audit and alignment with the Global corporate key function

Medical Plan

Development and implementation of the brand aligned Medical strategy including the delivery of relevant clinical insights, internal and external scientific product presentations and training, external advisory board meetings and symposia & communication PlanImplement medical affairs tactics for the therapy area(s), including advisory boards, data generation, scientific communication, disease awareness, hospital presentations, patient support program.

Stakeholder engagement

Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with key external experts, HCPs, government authorities, funding bodies and other entities, and provide relevant medical support to the value dossier and product access strategyIdentify needs from external stakeholders and develop innovative solutions to enhance science and advance patient care.Engage, educate, and create advocacy among - KOLs, PAOs, decision makers at key institutions representing Alexion Medical Affairs with scientific activities.

Clinical Studies

Participate in the development and implementation of local registries and local evidence generation programs emphasizing in Real Word Evidence.Liaise with Clinical Operations to support clinical study feasibility and effective study implementation and on-going management of Alexion sponsored trialsFacilitate and supervise activities related to post-marketing observational studies/registries and act as a point of contact for investigator sponsored research projects

Medical Information

Manage the Medical Information local enquiries / PV and reporting with the Medical Information ManagerRespond to unsolicited medical information requests in the region, manage questions, liaise with headquarters to ensure proper response has been provided and ensure that data is fair and balanced.Contribute to the medical review of promotional material according to local legislation and Alexion policies.

Medical Operation and Project Management

Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards for assigned projects.Manages multiple, parallel projects using formal project planning techniques.Responsible for the oversight and management of resources allocated to your project.Establishes effective coordination and communications processes to report as a minimum, schedule, performance, costing, risks and mitigation strategies.Maintains and adheres to project deadlines, timelines, and deliverables.Compiles project status reports. Develops and writes project process and outcome reports.Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, presentation and communication skills; ability to foster a collaborative team environment; ability to communicate effectively and respectfully to a diverse community.

Compliance

Ensures compliant use of field materialsStay current of local laws and guidelines, codes of practices and Alexion policies relevant to Medical Affairs activity and train cross-functional team accordinglyEnsure we act in compliance with Alexion’s Code of Conduct and local regulations. Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials

You will need to have:

An advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD)Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience within the pharmaceutical industry in a Medical Affairs-related areaExcellent written and spoken Flemish, French and EnglishKnowledge of the Belgian Health care systemExcellent communication skills, including presentation skills and data sharingStrong project management skillsExcellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail and organization, ability to work independently and proactivelyAppropriate computer skills and working knowledge of standard software toolAct as a team player in multi-disciplinary settingsSolutions oriented and ability to work in a complex environmentFluency in French, Dutch and English (spoken and written)

We would prefer for you to have:

A solid experience in Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology industry in Medical Affairs, Clinical Operation (CRA, project manager), Regulatory Affairs or another scientific departmentKnowledge of the Belgian and Luxembourg Health Care system and pharmaceutical regulationsExperience with budget and financial planningIT skills, utilization of digital toolsA previous experience in rare disease environment 

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.