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Job Title: Field Medical Advisor, Oncology - Cairo

 Introduction to role:
Are you ready to apply your medical expertise to accelerate better outcomes for people living with cancer? Can you see yourself shaping clinical practice by translating evidence into action at the point of care?

As a Field Medical Advisor in Oncology, you will be the trusted scientific partner for healthcare professionals, elevating standards of care by bringing clear, timely evidence to every discussion. You will work field-based, building deep understanding of our medicines, guiding appropriate use, and ensuring insights from the clinic inform our strategies and studies.

You will join a team that moves quickly from idea to impact, using data, modern channels, and close collaboration to reach more clinicians and patients with what matters most. Your work will help speed the safe delivery of innovative therapies, expand appropriate access, and strengthen a culture where science and real-world needs meet to improve the patient journey.

 Accountabilities:

• Oncology Scientific Leadership: Build and deepen scientific understanding of AstraZeneca compounds with external experts, shaping positive clinical opinion and appropriate use based on evidence and patient need.
• HCP Engagement and Medical Education: Deliver updated, balanced medical information through multiple channels; provide clinical support; respond to medical inquiries; and develop enduring, trust-based relationships across your territory.
•  Clinical Studies Delivery: Ensure assigned clinical studies meet quality, cost, and time commitments; provide monitoring services from outline through final study report; and keep stakeholders informed with timely progress updates.
•  Medical Content and Material Review: Contribute to the review of product materials to ensure scientific accuracy, relevance, and compliance with local requirements.
•  Cross-Functional Training and Strategy: Train and upskill sales teams on scientific data and clinical context; contribute medical insight to brand strategy; and coach colleagues by sharing knowledge and best practices.
•  Patient Safety and Compliance: Safeguard patients and the business by handling adverse event reports according to standards, procedures, and legislation; manage named patient supplies in full compliance; and align pharmacovigilance systems with regulatory and internal standards.
•  Insights and Evidence Generation: Capture and synthesize field insights to inform study design, evidence plans, and educational initiatives; prioritize high-impact engagements using data-driven approaches to reach more patients faster.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharma / Medical
• At least one year of experience as Medical Advisor/ Medical Scientific liaison in a multinational environment
• Thorough knowledge or experience of the pharmaceutical industry and the area of field medical liaisons
• Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical sales and marketing
• Strong collaborator and reflects strong influence capability
• Possess effective communication and facilitation skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English language

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Specialty / Oncology experience is a plus
• Working towards MD/PHD/PharmD
• Experience delivering medical education programs and engaging HCPs via both in-person and virtual channels
• Hands-on involvement with study monitoring, site support, or investigator-initiated studies in oncology
• Familiarity with pharmacovigilance systems and named patient supply processes
• Experience reviewing promotional and non-promotional medical materials for accuracy and compliance
• Ability to use CRM tools and real-world data to prioritize field activities and generate actionable insights
• Proven track record collaborating with commercial teams while maintaining the highest medical and ethical standards

Why AstraZeneca:
Here, science meets action. You will collaborate with experts across clinical, technical, and operational disciplines to remove barriers and get medicines to patients quickly, affordably, and sustainably. We embrace new ideas, test and scale what works, and use data to guide better decisions at every step. Expect to work in rooms where diverse minds challenge and support each other, and where kindness sits alongside ambition. Your contribution will directly influence how breakthrough oncology therapies reach people who need them, while you grow your capabilities with the backing and investment of leaders committed to accelerating our digital and scientific journey.

 Call to Action:
If you are ready to elevate oncology care and amplify your impact, submit your application and lead the next wave of scientific excellence in the field. 

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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.