Regional Medical Advisor – Oncology (Breast Cancer)
By Admin · Medical Affairs & MSL
ROLE OVERVIEW
AstraZeneca's Regional Medical Advisor – Oncology (Breast Cancer) is a field-based scientific leadership position anchoring the company's medical strategy across Karnataka. As the recognised scientific expert for the breast cancer portfolio in the region, the advisor translates complex clinical and health-economic evidence into credible peer-to-peer dialogue with oncologists, pathologists, government bodies, patient advocacy groups and payer stakeholders. The role matters clinically and commercially: breast cancer remains one of AstraZeneca's flagship franchises, and scientifically informed engagement directly shapes guideline adoption, investigator-sponsored research and equitable patient access. For candidates, this is a rare platform combining deep therapeutic-area ownership, evidence-generation exposure and cross-functional visibility with global medical, clinical development and market access teams — a strong springboard into senior medical affairs leadership in India and beyond.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Lead peer-to-peer scientific exchange with oncologists, key external experts and non-traditional stakeholders across Karnataka, delivering balanced, non-promotional clinical evidence.
- •Contribute to the design and execution of the oncology medical strategic plan and the aligned Coordinated Engagement Plan.
- •Plan, organise and facilitate advisory boards, symposia, MSL meetings, Meet-the-Professor sessions and non-promotional standalone scientific events.
- •Gather, synthesise and report field insights on disease state, clinical pathways and patient journeys to internal brand, clinical and access teams.
- •Support evidence-generation initiatives, including externally sponsored research, local studies and investigator-sponsored study review.
- •Respond to unsolicited medical enquiries with accurate, balanced product information that supports safe and appropriate use.
- •Deliver training and mentoring on breast cancer science to internal colleagues and external healthcare audiences.
- •Ensure strict adherence to pharmacovigilance, GxP, Good Clinical Practice, adverse-event reporting and the Ethical Interactions Policy.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBBS, MD (Oncology, Pharmacology or related), M.Pharm, PharmD, or MSc/PhD in a life-sciences discipline.
- 3–6 years of experience in medical affairs, MSL/field medical, clinical research, or a pharmaceutical and regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated therapeutic-area expertise in oncology; breast cancer experience is strongly preferred.
- Working command of ICH-GCP, pharmacovigilance principles and adverse-event reporting obligations.
- Proven ability to engage senior clinicians, institutions and policy stakeholders with scientific credibility.
- Excellent project management, presentation and written communication skills, including comfort with digital engagement channels.
- Willingness to travel across Karnataka and work from the Bangalore office at least three days per week.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Field Medical Excellence / MSL Best Practices
- •Patient Advocacy Group Collaboration
- •Publication Planning & Medical Writing
- •CRM & Digital Scientific Exchange Platforms (e.g. Veeva)
- •Clinical Trial Site and Investigator Identification
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines. The company operates in various therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. AstraZeneca is committed to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
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