Medical Advisor – Rare Disease Unit (RDU)

Job Title: Medical Advisor – Rare Disease Unit (RDU)

Introduction to role

Join AstraZeneca, where we are at the forefront of scientific innovation, delivering breakthrough medicines that transform patients' lives. As a Medical Advisor in our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our brands by building scientific partnerships with Key External Experts and healthcare professionals. Your expertise will drive strategic and educational medical affairs projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality scientific and medical information. This role offers a dynamic blend of office-based work and significant field presence, allowing you to make a tangible impact on our therapeutic area strategy.

Accountabilities

Conduct scientific exchange and collect customer insights:

• Stay up-to-date in therapeutic area knowledge through active monitoring of scientific literature, congress attendance, and interactions with Key External Experts.
• Lead pre-launch medical strategy and initiatives to address current gaps.
• Develop and execute medical affairs projects according to budget and timelines.
• Build relationships with experts for advocacy development.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AstraZeneca products or uses.
• Continuously improve impactful communication skills.
• Interact with other Medical Advisors/MSLs to exchange best practices.
  
  

Deliver Key Medical Leadership Into The Brand Strategy

• Work strategically with Marketing and Market Access Departments to provide key input into local operational brand strategy.
• Serve as a core member of the cross-functional brand team.
  
  

Manage Scientific Partnerships With Key External Experts

• Manage Externally Sponsored Research.
• Organize and lead meetings with Key External Experts to gain input on data sets or projects.
• Support Clinical operations in site selection
  
  

Be Compliant

• Successfully complete all training requirements.
• Comply with all external regulations and internal policies.
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Medical or Pharmacist Degree or scientific degree with PhD
• Significant experience with searching, handling, assimilating, synthesizing, reporting, and presenting scientific data in the healthcare sector
• National mobility and flexibility
• Excellent relational and communication skills
• Initiative-taking and proactive while conscious of compliance
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of therapeutic area or ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly
• Medical integrity and ethical balance
• Fluent knowledge of Hebrew and English (verbal and written)
• Two years experience in the pharmaceutical industry (medical role)
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical medical and marketing processes
• Experience in moderation of meetings with healthcare professionals
• Business Acumen
• Proven Project management skills
• Budget management experience
• Ability to lead a team
• Team player attitude
  
  

At AstraZeneca, we blend medical expertise with commercial acumen to pioneer innovative solutions that better serve our patients. Our commitment to science is unwavering, driving us to launch cutting-edge products that make a meaningful difference. We thrive on collaboration, learning from each other, and working together to achieve success. Our dynamic environment encourages creativity, agility, and continuous learning, empowering you to build a fulfilling career while making a profound impact on patients' lives.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca!

Date Posted

07-Dec-2025

Closing Date

28-Feb-2026

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.