Job Description

Wouldyoulike toapplyyourexpertiseto make an impactin acompanythatfollowsthe scienceand turnsideasintolife-changingmedicines?ThenAstraZenecamightbe the one foryou!

AtourMIND site in Milan,MedicalAdvisorLungCancerplays a centralroleinshapinghowinnovative therapiesreachpatients,combiningscientificdepthwithstrategicinfluence

Thispositionconnectsscientificdiscoverywithreal-world practice,partneringcloselywith crossfunctionalcolleaguesto driveimpactfulmedicalplans, support clinicaldevelopmentand elevate standards of care inlungcancer Ready to helpredefinehowlungcanceristreatedwhileworkingalongsideexpertswhoshare a strongscientificmindsetand a clear focus onpatients?

Accountabilities

• Lead the planning andexecutionofresearchandscientificprojects forassignedlungcancerproducts, in line with global andlocalpolicies and timelines.

• Contributeto thedefinitionand delivery of the Product Business Plan forassignedbrands,aligningmedicalstrategy withbroaderbusinessobjectives

• Design andimplementthe NationalMedicalPlan forassignedproducts, setting clear strategies,objectivesandmeasurableoutcomes

• Collaboratecloselywith themedicalfield team,providingscientifictraining,diseasearea updates andguidancetoshaperobustlocalmedicalplans.

• DriveItalianparticipationin international clinicaldevelopmentbymaintainingstrong links with global Product Teams andrelevantstakeholders.

• Partner with the ClinicalResearchManager toensuretimely, high-qualitylocalimplementationof global clinical trialswithinagreedmilestones and budgets.

• Forlocalstudies,authorprotocols,overseedata management andanalysis,preparefinalstudy reports and securetimelydisseminationandpublicationofresults

• Provideexpertscientificinput toRegulatoryAffairs forregistrationdossiers andothersubmissions,ensuringalignmentwith headquartersguidanceand nationalrequirements

• Support Marketing inmaintaininghighscientificstandardsacrosspromotionalmaterials,scientificevents,symposiaand educationalinitiatives

• Work with Training toensurethe Field Forcereceivesaccurate,currentandclinicallyrelevantinformation onassignedproducts anddiseaseareas

• Support the Field Force in interactions withhealthcareprofessionalsthroughongoingupdates ontherapeuticadvancesand product data.

• Build,developandsustainstrongrelationshipswith key opinion leaders and thewiderscientificcommunity inlungcancer

• Review anddiscussexternallysponsoredresearchproposalswith sponsors and collaborate with the MEOR manageraccordingtointernalprocedures

• Support the MEOR manager inoperationalactivitiesrelatedtoevidencegeneration andoutcomesresearch

• Respondtomedicalinformation requests withtimely,balancedandscientificallysoundanswers

• Conductallactivities andmanageaccountrelationshipsin line with CompanyValues, Code ofConduct,internalguidelinesandItalianlegislation

EssentialSkills/Experience

• Scientific Degree (MedicalDegreehighlypreferred)

• Understandingof sales and marketing andpharmaceuticalmedicalinformation

• Knowledge oflegislationrelevanttopharmaceuticalindustry

• Abilitytomanageincoming data and/or requestsin atimelymannerandescalatewhenappropriate

• Knowledge ofpharmaceuticalenvironment

• Experience in Medical AffairsDepartmentasMSL or Medical Advisor

• Strong leadership capabilities

• Excellentinterpersonalskills

• Extensiveexperienceinrelationshipand stakeholder managementexperience

• Proficiency in English andItalian

DesirableSkills/Experience

• MedicalDegree

• QualifiedDoctor in therelevantTA

• MedicalDegree andfurtherdegree inOncologyor Genetics

• PhD in therelevantTA

Whenweputunexpectedteams in thesameroom,weunleashboldthinking with the power toinspirelife-changingmedicinesIn-personworkinggivesustheplatformweneedtoconnect, workatpaceand challengeperceptionsThat'swhywework, onaverage, a minimum ofthreedays per week from the office. Butthatdoesn'tmeanwe'renotflexibleWebalance theexpectationofbeingin the officewhilerespectingindividualflexibility. Joinusinouruniqueandambitiousworld.

AstraZenecaoffersanenvironmentwherescientificcuriositymeetscommercial impact, working side by side with diverseexpertswhoshare knowledge,

challengeassumptionsandmovequicklyfrom idea toimplementation

Colleaguescollaborateacrossfunctions,geographiesandexternalnetworkssuchasresearchcentres,academiaandpatientcommunities, learning frombothsuccess andfailurewhileshaping future standards ofcancercare. With a strong pipeline, room toexperimentandvisibleimpact onpatients’lives,thisisa place togrowskills, takeinitiativeandseehowboldthinking cantranslateintorealchange!

Ifthisrolematchesyourexperienceandambitions,applynowto joinusintransformingoutcomesfor people living withlungcancer

Date Posted

07-mag-2026

Closing Date

21-mag-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.