BUSINESS AREA – Hong Kong
Welcome to Hong Kong, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you
- Flexible Medical Benefit for you to better take care of well-being of yourself and your family
- Bright and vibrant work environment
- Top up employer MPF contribution
We’re bringing transformative drugs to those that need them the most by combining continuous new launches with unique solutions across the whole patient journey. It’s how we are able to truly make a difference to the quality of lives and answer huge unmet patient needs.
In our ever-evolving and complex markets, it takes entrepreneurial thinking to stay at the forefront. Fusing our diverse minds with local ownership we’re powered with everything we need to shape a new future for AstraZeneca, our markets and our patients.
United by our local sense of belonging, there’s never been a better time to a join a progressing team. Countless opportunities to learn from the best global talent, this is a place for those who want to be challenged and empowered to do the things they never thought possible.
What you’ll do
This role serves as the internal scientific expert for the Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM) portfolio in Hong Kong and Macau, reporting to the Medical Affairs Director, Biopharmaceuticals. You will lead CVRM pre‑launch and launch medical strategy, ensuring the ethical and scientifically rigorous use of our medicines, driving evidence generation and scientific exchange, and securing full adherence to local compliance standards while bridging clinical research and business strategy. You will be accountable for the medical and scientific activities supporting the CVRM portfolio, including:
- Develop, execute, and adapt the local Medical Affairs plan for the assigned CVRM portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment with regional and global business and clinical objectives.
- Monitor and critically analyse emerging scientific data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks for the CVRM portfolio.
- Lead pre‑launch and launch medical plans for key CVRM assets, aligned with brand and global medical strategy.
- Provide timely, scientifically accurate, and high-quality medical input into cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access).
- Identify, map, and cultivate compliant scientific relationships with local KEEs, investigators, government agencies, and medical societies.
- Serve as the primary scientific contact to provide balanced, evidence‑based information and to gather clinical insights that inform company strategy and advance CVRM care.
- Develop, review, and approve promotional and non‑promotional materials for scientific accuracy and compliance with local regulations in Hong Kong and Macau and internal SOPs.
- Manage the local publication plan and drive dissemination of clinical data through congresses and peer‑reviewed channels.
- Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs in a timely and compliant manner.
- Deliver ongoing medical and scientific training for internal teams on the CVRM therapeutic area, product data, and compliance guidelines.
- Support local clinical trial activities, including Phase IV studies, PMS, NIS, and review of Investigator‑Initiated Study proposals.
- Collaborate with R&D and Regulatory teams on site selection and on the interpretation and reporting of study results.
Essential for the role
- University degree in medical science, pharmacy, life sciences, or related discipline
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Minimum 4 years’ Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Proven experience leading pre‑launch and launch medical strategies
- Track record in developing and implementing local medical strategies and engaging KEEs
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory environment and compliance requirements in Hong Kong and Macau including the HKAPI Code of Practices and UMAO
- Excellent written and spoken Cantonese and English
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Desirable for the role
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D. in Life Sciences, or equivalent)
- Deep therapeutic area expertise in Cardiology, Endocrinology or Weight Management
- Conversational Mandarin
- Experience in the use of digital or AI tools for medical affairs activities
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.
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