Medical Affairs Associate (One year contract)
Job Function
- Medical Affairs
Discipline
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Data Science
- Healthcare
- Medical Sciences
- Pharmacy
Years of Experience
- 0-3 years
Job Details
Description
This is a 1-year, entry-level position within Medical Affairs, providing scientific and medical support to the Medical Affairs Team. 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.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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.
Requirements
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
- Conversable Mandarin
- Possess knowledge of the HKAPI Code of Practices
- Knowledge of good clinical practice
- Sound computer skills
Additional Information
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?
- 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.