Medical Reviewer
Location: London
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Closing date: 22nd April 2024
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical and Scientific Affairs? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact this sector in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines?
As a Medical reviewer, you’ll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.
Please note that you must be a UK registered Pharmacist or Medical Doctor to apply for this role.
At AstraZeneca UK, we bring life-changing medicines to patients across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As a member of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the ABPI Code of Practice. If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us!
Our move to Pancras Square offers us the strongest possible platform to transform the lives of patients in the UK, as the country’s leading biopharmaceutical company. It will bring AstraZeneca UK closer to our customers, partners and stakeholders in the UK’s healthcare environment, as well as foster greater collaboration with the wider AstraZeneca footprint.
Business Area
Join our industry-leading BioPharmaceuticals team, where our rich and diverse pipeline speaks for itself. Be part of delivering our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology by 2025.
Results-driven and ambitious, we thrive in our vibrant environment. There’s a fusion of support, trust and agility that allows us to be hands-on and take ownership as we run fast to stay ahead. Be part of a global, winning team filled with the smartest minds.
We get to transform the practice of medicine and deliver value to healthcare systems to improve the health and well-being of lives across the world.
It’s a place for continuous learning, exchanging knowledge and building best practices to grow your career.
What You’ll do
As an APBI code expert, you ensure timely, pragmatic and compliant solutions for strategic practice change initiatives and promotional and non-promotional materials
- Grow an understanding of AZ disease areas and the self-regulatory framework the pharmaceutical industry works within
- Review and approve in a timely manner relevant materials and activities to support the therapy area aligned Signatory, as defined by local SOPs
- Stay up to date with the ABPI Code of Practice and share best practice with brand and medical teams
- Support delivery of the AZUK strategy
- Integrated business partner to the cross functional teams
Essential Skills and Experience
- Must be a UK registered Pharmacist or Medical Doctor
- Cross functional working and collaboration with colleagues across wide range of teams
- Demonstrated attention-to-detail and time management skills
- Problem solving skills and the ability to think strategically
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Business acumen/ entrepreneurship; seek out opportunities and new ways of working
Desirable
- Practical understanding of the ABPI code of Practice
- Previous experience working in a compliance, safety, quality, regulatory, health economics environment or Medical Information within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry as an Appropriately Qualified Person (AQP)/Medical Reviewer
- Expertise in the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic disease area
- An understanding of commercialisation processes/marketing activities and needs surrounding the effective promotion of drug products.
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?
If you are inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do by joining us on this exciting journey and believe you can contribute to this bold ambition – join us!
Where can I find out more?
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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.