Medical Information Specialist

Medical Information Specialist (12 Month FTC / Secondment) London Introduction to role Are you ready to make a difference in the world of medicine? As a Medical Information Specialist at AstraZeneca, you'll provide a high-quality, comprehensive technical, scientific, and medical information service for both external and internal customers. Your expertise will support and enhance the safe and effective use of our products, empowering customers to make informed decisions about the AstraZeneca product range. Join us in supporting AstraZeneca UKMC’s sales and medical strategies with your knowledge and expertise Accountabilities In this dynamic and highly collaborative role, you'll deliver a comprehensive second-line technical and scientific information service to external customers, ensuring alignment with company and industry standards. You'll prepare and maintain standard response documents for assigned AZ products, proactively identifying gaps in the current library. Your creativity will shine as you create and maintain online medical content for AZUK’s HCP and Patient Medical Information websites, while also supporting awareness campaigns. Building strong relationships with UK cross-functional teams and the Global Medical Information team will be key to your success. You'll maintain a deep understanding of therapy areas, competitor landscapes, and AZ strategies for aligned brands. Your role will also involve managing AZUK’s Named Patient Supply, supporting on product launches and discontinuations, and developing medical information insights for aligned brand and medical teams. You'll collaborate with medical field team members, identify areas for improvement in product knowledge and ways of working, and support field medical teams where needed. Compliance is crucial, as you'll work to all relevant procedural documents, legislation, and codes while supporting quality oversight and management of the AstraZeneca’s first line medical information vendor. Are you prepared to take part in audits and inspections? Essential Skills/Experience Life science degree or appropriate professional qualifications Experience of Medical Information Experience of the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry Experience of external customer interactions Ability to effectively influence and interact with cross-functional colleagues Understanding of basic pharmacovigilance concepts and requirements Desirable Skills/Experience Post graduate qualification in medical/scientific discipline Product/therapy area knowledge for AZ brands/products Awareness of NHS customer groups and other key customers Knowledge of ABPI Code of Practice Experience in medical writing Broad range of IT experience Project management experience When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. At AstraZeneca, we are committed to changing the practice of medicine and improving patient experiences by generating compelling medical evidence. Our collaborative environment fosters knowledge‑sharing across teams, roles, and levels, allowing us to leverage our diverse skills to advance our pipeline and redefine cancer treatment. We are brave thinkers and bold innovators, empowered to express ideas freely in a supportive space. Our passion for lifelong learning drives us to cultivate a positive environment where each contribution directly impacts patients. Join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of our journey to transform patient care Date Posted 01-Dec-2025 Closing Date 05-Dec-2025 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr