Rare Diseases Medical Educator

**RARE DISEASES MEDICAL EDUCATOR - METABOLIC**

**CDMX, MTY, GLD**
- AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies._

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the needs of patients around the world. With more than 59,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide, you could be part of delivering life-changing medicines that improve patients’ lives and benefit society globally.

Field-based Medical Affairs position responsible for ensuring general practitioners (GPs) and other clinical practice leaders (nurses, allied health, health educators, pharmacists, community health care professionals and diverse healthcare decision makers) have the disease awareness and scientific understanding to support the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca medicines. The Clinical Science Liaison role supports products and advocates for evidence-based product differentiation and changes in medical practice. This role works closely with field-based customer-facing roles in Medical Affairs (e.g., Medical Science Liaison) and Commercial (e.g. sales representatives and first line sale managers).

**Typical Accountabilities**
- Develops scientific partnerships with GPs and other community healthcare professionals and diverse healthcare decision makers to ensure the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca marketed products
- Delivers disease education programs and product information within assigned therapeutic area; advocates for evidence-based product differentiation and changes in medical practice, including guideline implementation
- Responds to unsolicited requests for product scientific data and information from clinical practice leaders submitted through the commercial organization
- Responds reactively to requests for information on scientific data on unapproved indications and products
- Implements market shaping activities within community healthcare (e.g at GP/nurse or pharmacy level)
- Supports promotional speaker program through training promotional speakers and serving as a speaker
- Delivers sales training on assigned products to enhance sales representatives’ scientific knowledge and understanding
- Gathers scientific insight from clinical practice leaders to shape brand strategies and medical activities
- Participates in Key Account Management meetings at local/community healthcare institutions and accounts
- Serves as an expert on products within assigned therapeutic area; maintains up-to-date knowledge at all times

**Essential**
- Degree in Medicine with a specialty in genetics
- 2 years experience in pharmaceutical industry
- Prior experience in a customer facing role
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally

**_ 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._

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So, what’s next? _**
- 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._

**Where can I find out more?**

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