Medical Manager, Rare Diseases - Hematology & Nephrology

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a Medical Manager for its Rare Diseases portfolio covering Hematology and Nephrology. The role drives medically led initiatives, leads real-world evidence (RWE) projects and shapes the scientific and patient-facing approach to rare diseases, working with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Drive medically led initiatives with cross-functional teams to improve patient outcomes in Hematology and Nephrology rare diseases.
• Design, implement and lead RWE projects, interpret their findings and use them to inform medical and commercial strategy.
• Lead educational initiatives and develop clinical support tools to close gaps in disease awareness, diagnosis, referral pathways and patient management.
• Align the Field Medical Strategic Plan and MSL activities with Medical Affairs plans and portfolio priorities, using data-driven decisions and digital tools.
• Ensure product materials are scientifically accurate, hold signatory authority on therapy area materials and advise marketing teams on medical accuracy.
• Oversee governance and compliance, including clinical trials, promotional activity, patient safety and pharmacovigilance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or a relevant Life Sciences discipline.
• 2 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs or a scientific/clinical role in a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Desirable: previous experience in Rare Diseases, Hematology and/or Nephrology, and experience in Medical Affairs or field medical roles.

Required skills

• Strong medical and scientific knowledge and the ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data.
• Ability to develop and execute medical strategies and engage with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of pharmaceutical governance, compliance and ethical standards.
• Desirable: experience in evidence generation (RWE and/or clinical research), project management and new product launch preparation.