Medical Advisor - Rare Diseases Hematology

Medical Advisor – Rare Diseases Hematology

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for serious diseases. This role supports the transformation of rare disease care in Saudi Arabia, advancing diagnosis, access, and outcomes for patients and families affected by rare conditions.

Role Summary

As a Rare Disease Medical Advisor, you will translate strategy into impactful field medical action—enabling early diagnosis, evidence generation, and access for patients in need. You will execute the Medical Affairs Plan, drive scientific exchange, support evidence generation, and collaborate cross‑functionally while ensuring compliance with AstraZeneca’s ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Medical Excellence
   • Execute the Medical Affairs Plan in alignment with the TA Medical Lead and cross‑functional brand teams.
   • Deliver scientific exchange with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and decision‑makers to support appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s rare disease medicines.
   • Drive the implementation of disease education, diagnostic initiatives, and patient identification projects.
   • Drive the rollout of launch readiness and lifecycle management activities for assigned indications.
   • 60‑70% of your time will be dedicated to field medical interactions and activities.
2. Scientific Engagement and External Collaboration
   • Build peer‑to‑peer relationships with Key External Experts, academic partners, and referral centres.
   • Organise, lead, and present at scientific meetings, advisory boards, and symposia.
   • Contribute to speaker training, CME partnerships, and scientific programmes.
   • Gather and communicate scientific insights that inform local strategy and identify opportunities for data generation or access improvement.
   • Contribute to brand strategy, launch support, and evidence generation.
3. Evidence Generation and Data Dissemination
   • Support planning and operationalisation of local studies, registries, and Investigator‑Initiated Studies.
   • Contribute to the development and review of scientific materials, ensuring accuracy, balance, and compliance.
   • Disseminate emerging clinical data to internal and external stakeholders ethically and objectively.
4. Cross‑Functional Medical Support
   • Partner with Market Access, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to ensure scientific and medical integrity.
   • Provide field‑based medical input to access dossiers, value communication, and payer interactions.
   • Deliver medical training and scientific support to internal colleagues.
   • Support early access and expanded access programmes under guidance from the TA Medical Lead.
5. Compliance and Medical Governance
   • Ensure all activities comply with AstraZeneca ethical standards, SOPs, and local regulatory frameworks.
   • Maintain up‑to‑date training on Ethical Interactions, GPEI, and Rare Disease policies.
   • Accurately document medical interactions, adverse event reports, and insights in compliance systems.

Essential Capabilities

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or related scientific roles within rare diseases or Hematology specialty.
• Experience in Rare Hematological Disorders & BMT is a plus.
• Proven ability to translate scientific data into clinical value and communicate with scientific credibility.
• Strong presentation, analytical, and project coordination skills.
• Deep understanding of Saudi healthcare systems, referral patterns, and access pathways.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Willingness to travel across KSA (50%).

Desirable Capabilities

• Experience supporting product launches or early‑access programmes.
• Active contribution to medical education or registry collaborations.
• Familiarity with real‑world data, market access dossiers, or diagnostic collaborations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross‑functional teams with both medical and commercial stakeholders.

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca is committed to being a Great Place to Work, fostering an inclusive culture that champions diversity, collaboration, and lifelong learning. We empower teams to push the boundaries of science and make a tangible difference for patients and society.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.