Medical Advisor/ Senior Medical Advisor

Medical Advisor/ Senior Medical Advisor (Neurology) AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in rare diseases following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021. Neurology is a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical need. As we begin to build our position as a neurology leader, we seek a Neurology (Senior) Medical Advisor to join our Medical Affairs team in Hong Kong. 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. We are on a journey to bring life‑saving medicines to patients and to reduce global mortality by spotting scientifically‑led commercial opportunities and operationalising them at scale. Business Area – Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of over 400 AstraZeneca sites, offering a collaborative environment that encourages authenticity and well‑being. Flexibility, a supportive medical benefit, a vibrant work environment, top‑up MPF contribution and the chance to bring transformative drugs to patients are among the unique advantages of working here. What you’ll do As a Medical Advisor/Senior Medical Advisor (Neurology), you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to bring an important new therapy into clinical practice and make a positive impact on patients’ lives. Provide external (health‑care professionals) and internal (Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, etc.) customers with state‑of‑the‑art, balanced, scientific information on neurology products, their competitors and related disease areas. Offer strategic scientific advice and support for local marketing decisions and brand strategy. Help optimise product commercialisation through effective cross‑functional collaboration, generating timely and relevant, value‑added outputs. Engage with the medical community in the field through clinical trials, Non‑Interventional Studies (NISs), Investigator‑Sponsored Studies (ISSs), health outcomes research and scientific exchange meetings. Contribute to promotional standards and medical information expertise in the creation of promotional material/claims and advise the product team on all aspects of promotional activity acceptability. Work in partnership with Market Access and Regulatory teams, providing medical information and promotional standards expertise for high‑level documentation. Demonstrate business ethics and ensure adherence to local laws, policies and the Code of Conduct. Perform other duties within the position’s scope as assigned by the Line Manager. Essential for the role University graduate in science or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in the Medical Affairs function within the pharmaceutical industry. Ability to seek and critically assess information, contextualise it and evaluate its impact on the business. High ethical standards and knowledge of the HKAPI Code of Practices. Knowledge of good clinical practice. Sound computer skills. Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; conversant Mandarin is an advantage. Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills. Desirable for the role 4+ years of experience in the Medical Affairs function within the pharmaceutical industry. Experience in Neurology. Possession of a PhD, MD, PharmD or a master’s degree in a related discipline. Why AstraZeneca? We’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, empowering you to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Our inclusive culture champions diversity, collaboration and lifelong learning, and we’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. 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 on employment eligibility verification requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr