Regional Medical Advisor Pipeline (Region Europe)
AstraZeneca · Munich
Introduction to role
The Regional Medical Advisor Pipeline (RMAP) is a vital part of Global DR&S, serving as a field-based scientific resource responsible for the external scientific engagement (ESE) strategy for designated programs within a Therapeutic Area (TA) in their region.
Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, the RMAP will work on designated trials and cross-program scientific engagement needs. The RMAP will establish and maintain relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) within a specific region to advise on Alexion’s clinical development strategy and trial execution within a TA.
Reporting directly to the Global TA Head of External Scientific Engagement for Hematology, Nephrology & Transplants (HNT), the RMAP will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful performance of clinical trials, supporting activities such as early insight collection, guiding feasibility, and enhancing trial recruitment and retention.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- KEE Partnerships
- Establishing long term partnerships with Key Experts
- Clinical Trial Support
- Inform identification of potential sites and investigators for clinical trials
- Drive scientific engagement initiatives to enhance recruitment and retention
- Scientific Exchange
- Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical and scientific expertise in the relevant fields and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert & resource in the assigned therapeutic area
- Lead & implement relevant local initiatives with key experts that could support R&D or study implementation (Scientific Panels, Advisory Board, Investigators as speakers, Lead local consensus) in alignment with GPT, Global R&D, COM and Country Medical Affairs colleagues
- Identify and address relevant educational gaps and relay those to Global Clinical Development
- Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with trialists and internal partners, in accordance with compliance policies and with legal requirements
- Scientific Development Intelligence
- Develop in depth knowledge of the assigned therapeutic areas and pipeline assets
- Gather and effectively share actionable insights from the field with relevant stakeholders.
- Compliance
- Stay current of local laws and guidelines, codes of practices and Alexion policies relevant to Clinical Development and Medical Affairs activities
- Strong collaboration with (but not limited to):
- External Scientific Engagement Head Pipeline (EHP) & TA ESE Head
- Country Operations
- Medical Affairs
- Global Clinical Operations
- Clinical Development
- Market Access
- Launch excellence
Essential Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of combined experience in Medical Affairs and Clinical Development
- Experience and skills in experts engagement and leading Advisory Boards
- Understanding of the healthcare landscape
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of time
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Advanced degrees (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in natural sciences.
- Expertise in Nephrology and/or Renal Transplant.
- Demonstrated patient-centric approach.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to build networks and manage complex projects.
- Independent, proactive work style with a team-oriented mindset.
- Adaptability and a positive outlook in challenging scenarios.
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