Job Description

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At AstraZeneca, we are focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients worldwide. We are committed to areas where we believe we can truly change the course of medicine and bring new ideas to life.

The Early Asset Medical Affairs Manager is a scientifically experienced professional that will lead the early medical strategy regarding compounds/products under his/her responsibility as well as medical & scientific matters regarding early assets development. This includes providing sound medical and scientific advice to the organization, ensuring adequate medical input in the Market Shaping Team to contribute to the success of future launches.

This role will ensure clinical stakeholder´s early engagement, playing a critical role in bridging the gap between the clinical development of an asset and its medical and scientific impact.

Accountabilities

Strategic Site Selection & Recruitment Acceleration

• Collaborate with Global R&D, Early Asset Lead and Local SMM in strategic site selection and site recruitment acceleration
• Provide early local insights on new therapeutic areas, disease journey, clinical pathway, and trials design
• Ensure clinical stakeholder’s early engagement to streamline trial operations and foster timely execution.

Medical Affairs Input & Market Shaping

• Represent Medical Affairs input in the Market Shaping Team, providing medical and scientific advice to the organization, ensuring adequate medical input of all scientific activities and asset prioritization evaluation.
• Ensure early scientific positioning of product/indication aligned with defined AZ positioning (e.g. target patients for new indications)
• Generate awareness of unmet therapeutic needs and therapeutic value offered by the drug in the pathology

External Stakeholder Engagement & KEE Development

• Participate in the identification, mapping, early engagement and development of the national relevant KEEs of the therapeutic area
• Serve as the main point of contact for external experts, conducting peer-to-peer scientific dialogue and addressing unsolicited requests for information on early assets under responsibility
• Act as a critical role bridging the gap between the clinical development&operations of an asset and its medical and scientific plans, while also being the internal and external interface between medical affairs, Global R&D/SMM

Preparation for Future Product Launches

• Share insights and influence global teams on the designs and development of Phase III studies in the therapeutic area entrusted to him/her to meet the expectations of the local environment by:
  • Having an in-depth knowledge of the environment and current and future processing standards
  • Participant in strategic design meetings of studies
  • Identification of evidence GAPs at national level to prioritize local evidence generation

• As soon as the design of the Phase III is validated ensure, actively contribute to the preparation of the Spanish healthcare ecosystem for the future indications of the therapeutic area entrusted to it by:
  • Providing medical input of early development and clinical insights to de market shaping teams, anticipates the information needs of payers, regulators and prescribers throughout the life cycle of the product(s).
  • responsible for the development and execution of pipeline medical affairs strategies and plans that clearly support pipeline molecules development adding value for patients and customers
  • Anticipating the necessary environmental readiness activities and deploying medical projects to contribute to the success of future launches,
  • Contribution to the elaboration of the early medical plans for the therapeutic area as well as the activities necessary to achieve it,
  • Structuring a continuous scientific/medical watch of the positioning and activities of other pharma companies present in the therapeutic area
  • Contribute to the implementation and proper monitoring of the budgets necessary for the implementation of the activities for which he/she is responsible

Compliance

• Responsible for internal and external interactions of the team, regularly evaluating business/compliance risks to enable teams to operate accordingly.
• Ensure own and team’s compliance with AstraZeneca’s Code of Conduct and company policies and procedures relating to people, finance, technology, security and Safety, Health and Environment.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Biological sciences or equivalent experience
• Professional experience: > 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry within the medical department, experience in product Launches
• At least 4+ years of Oncology therapeutic area experience (academic research, clinical or pharmaceutical/biotech industry)
• Knowledge of the healthcare sector and future needs and challenges
• Deep scientific expertise and knowledge of the environment in the therapeutic area
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and medical affairs best practices
• Solid understanding of medical strategy, clinical development, and field medical activities
• Demonstrated experience with developing and executing strategic plans
• Experience in developing and maintaining External Experts relationships
• Understanding of global R&D process, early development setting and local clinical trial delivery environment

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of the therapeutic areas and the scientific aspects of the assets.
• Strong understanding of the diseases landscape
• Professional experience managing early assets or pipeline strategy

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

• Strong strategic vision
• Knowledge of clinical trial regulations and market access environment
• Ability in problem solving, analytical skills, scientific rigor
• Ability to work optimally in a cross-functional team environment
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a matrix organization
• Collaboration and teamwork mindset: foster teamwork and contribute to establish open communication
• Communication skills: ability to effectively articulate complex scientific and medical information
• Availability for 50% time travelling
• Demonstrated strong business acumen and integrative thinking to address identified data gaps and optimize strategic plans.

Desirable

• Results-oriented mindset
• Learning agility
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Critical thinking

Key Relationships to reach solutions

Internal (to AZ or team)

• Global R&D/local SM&M
• Medical Affairs Function
• Market shaping Team
• Global and regional medical teams within Oncology therapeutic area

External (to AZ)

• External critical stakeholders, Healthcare professionals
• Key providers
• Scientific Societies and research organizations

Date Posted

08-jun-2026

Closing Date

22-jun-2026

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.