Medical Affairs Associate

Medical Affairs Associate (One year contract) Add expected salary to your profile for insights Do you have expertise in, and passion for providing medical and scientific support? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you 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 rates. BUSINESS AREA – Hong Kong Welcome to Hong Kong, one of over 400 sites at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves. This site offers flexible medical benefits, a vibrant work environment, top up employer MPF contributions, and opportunities to bring transformative drugs to the patient journey. What you’ll do This is a 1‑year, entry‑level position within Medical Affairs, providing scientific and medical support. The successful candidate will participate in structured rotations across multiple therapeutic areas, gaining comprehensive exposure to scientific and clinical knowledge while contributing to a diverse range of Medical Affairs initiatives. In this role you will support the Medical Affairs team by engaging with healthcare professionals, contributing to cross‑functional projects, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. Key Responsibilities Field Engagement Spend around 70% of your time in the field, meeting healthcare professionals such as specialists and other providers. Build scientific relationships with key stakeholders through face‑to‑face interactions. Collect and share insights from external experts to support business and medical strategies. Cross‑Functional Support Share emerging medical and scientific data with local stakeholders. Help strengthen relationships with external experts through scientific discussions. Review medical materials to ensure accuracy and compliance. Assist in planning and carrying out medical activities and projects. Respond to medical information requests in a timely and accurate manner. Compliance Follow company Codes of Conduct, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all relevant local regulations. Essential for the role University graduate in science or related discipline. Possess a high ethical standard. Excellent in both written and spoken Cantonese and English. Excellent communication, organization and analytical skills. Desirable for the role Possess PhD / MD / PharmD, or master’s degree in related discipline. Possess knowledge of the HKAPI Code of Practices. Knowledge of good clinical practice. Sound computer skills. Why AstraZeneca? AstraZeneca is a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, unleash your entrepreneurial spirit, and make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. We champion diversity, collaboration, lifelong learning, growth and development while pioneering 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. Where can I find out more? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn. Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook. Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram. 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. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment and work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr