At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

The Nordic-Baltic (NOBA) Marketing Company employs around 450 people across 7 countries and has offices located in Södertälje, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. By 2025 AstraZeneca NOBA aims to become a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and thus improve the lives of millions of people. This will be achieved by driving excellent launches, building close collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders in health care systems, and developing high-performing teams.

We are now searching for a Medical Evidence Manager with a flexible location in Oslo, Copenhagen or Stockholm, to join our Nordic Medical Evidence team of 12 persons.  

The role

The Medical Evidence Manager is a senior role to lead the planning, project management and delivery of scientific studies in alignment with strategy, governance processes and standard operation procedures. The ability to actively take the lead, drive performance in a cross-functional environment, yet keeping the appropriate holistic view and attention to details, will be key success factors in this role.

As a Medical Evidence Manager, you will be expected to lead retrospective and prospective studies, through the respective governance processes. Therefore, it is important to have a strong background within project management in clinical development and/or medical affairs. Excellent communication skills, a positive solution focused attitude, and to utilize the expertise in a cross-functional context are crucial to succeed.

Accountabilities

• Project/study management, including budget and resource management
• Study team leadership and representation in cross-functional teams
• Development and coordination of strategic evidence generation plans
• Coordinate governance processes for internal AstraZeneca initiatives as well as externally sponsored research proposals
• Writing of relevant sections of study design concepts, study protocols, study reports and manuscripts for publications
• Ethical applications and interaction with authorities and registry holders
• Write and negotiate agreements with scientific consultants, investigators, service providers and others as applicable
• Initiate and follow-up collaboration with external investigators, clinicians, payers, consulting companies, external service providers and other organizations
• Interaction with health authorities and relevant scientific communities regarding data, relevant study methods and research methodology
• Assures tasks are of high quality and in accordance with written procedures and current legal requirements and internal standards

Essential requirements

• MD, PhD, or Masters Degree in natural science
• Proven leadership capability promoting motivation and empowerment of others in order to accomplish organizational objectives in a matrix environment
• Significant experience (> 3 years) from work in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Clinical Development/Observational Studies/Project Management in Medical Affairs
• Strategic mindset with a broad business acumen
• Fluent in speaking and good writing skills in English and at least one Nordic language
• Proven ability to interact widely and effectively within the company across regions, functions and cultures
• Ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a multinational matrix environment
• Integrity and high ethical standards

Why AstraZeneca? Our offer to you

When we at AstraZeneca see the chance to change, we take this opportunity - for every opportunity, no matter how small, can be the beginning of something big. Delivering medicine that changes people's lives is about having an entrepreneurial spirit - finding moments and understanding its potential.

We are looking for you, who together with the team will make a difference for patients' lives every day. We at AstraZeneca welcome your positive attitude and your desire to develop both yourself and the department. You will get use for your drive and your ability to work carefully and structured even at a high tempo.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

More information

For more information about the position please contact Pål Hasvold, +47 91110184

Welcome with your application no later than March 1st, 2020.

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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.