Southeast Asia Medical Affairs Manager

**Southeast Asia Medical Affairs Manager, Haematology-Oncology and Rare Disease**

**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’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies._ _We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear - shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalise and scale it._
- At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person._**BUSINESS AREA -** **Asia Area, Southeast Asia Launch Hub**
- In Asia Area, more than 3,000 of us work amongst the most exciting growth markets, from India, SEA, Taiwan to South Korea. In these ever-evolving and complex markets, it takes entrepreneurial thinking to stay at the forefront of bringing our innovative medicines to millions of patients. Fusing our diverse minds with local ownership, we’re energized and empowered to shape a new future for AstraZeneca, our markets and our patients. We aspire to be a leader by co-developing our healthcare ecosystem with our stakeholders in Asia Area to deliver improved patient experience, outcomes and quality of life._
- AstraZeneca is the fastest growing company in Oncology in Asia Area. AstraZeneca’s Oncology portfolio, which includes Haematology, will continue to power our double-digit growth aspiration in the next 3 years. We are also accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in rare diseases. Rare diseases is a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical need. Over 7,000 rare diseases are known today - yet less than 1% of them have an approved treatment._
- We are implementing a new Go to Market model for Haematology-Oncology & Rare Disease that establishes a Center of Excellence (Launch Hub) to lead franchise strategy and assist in-country execution across the Southeast Asian (SEA) markets._

**What you’ll do**
- Reporting to the SEA Launch Hub Medical Head, you'_ll _enable in-country medical scientific liaisons/medical advisors to_ enga_ge medical/ scientific experts in in-depth medical/ scientific product or disease area discussions, and deliver presentations in a non-promotional scientific context as determined by global/regional Medical Affairs plans and in line with the Haematology-Oncology and Rare Disease brand strategy_. You'll also act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders, providing medical/ scientific knowledge, training, and support to internal stakeholders on AstraZeneca's marketed products and compounds in development. _In addition, you will input into the brand strategy and life-cycle management and take the lead in the design and implementation of medical activities aligned with the brand strategy across SEA._ _

**Essential for the role**
- Advanced scientific degree
- Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry and the Medical Affairs function
- Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing
- Strong project management experience

**Desirable for the role**
- Qualified doctor or PhD in scientific discipline
- Prior experience in Haematology-Oncology or Rare Disease
- Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs
- Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments

**Why AstraZeneca?**
- At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s 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’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare._

**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.

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