Introduction to role: Are you ready to turn cardiovascular science into real-world change across Piemonte, Liguria and Valle d’Aosta? Can you see yourself building trusted partnerships that move evidence into practice and improve outcomes for patients at scale?
In this fixed-term role, you will be the regional scientific face for our cardiovascular portfolio, advancing a medical plan that addresses overlapping disease areas and risk factors. You will connect external expertise with internal strategy, ensuring that insights from clinical practice and real-world data inform how we develop, communicate and deliver our science.
Working closely with colleagues across medical and commercial functions, you will lead peer-to-peer scientific exchange with Key External Experts and clinical investigators. Your work will accelerate evidence-based care, support high-quality trial execution, and equip field teams to engage healthcare professionals with clarity and credibility.
Accountabilities: - Scientific Exchange and External Engagement: Act as the first regional point of contact for medical and scientific discussions on assigned products; build, expand and sustain non-promotional peer-to-peer relationships with cardiologists, neurologists, internal medicine experts and other KEEs to advance the cardiovascular plan; - Evidence Generation and Insights: Identify evidence gaps and discuss Investigator-led research opportunities (ESR) in line with strategy and SOPs; capture, synthesize and share strategic medical insights to shape plans and pipeline decisions; - Competitive Intelligence: Provide medical input with critical review of competitor data and materials; translate insights into timely, actionable guidance for cross-functional partners; - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with field and headquarters colleagues across account management, market access, medical and analytics to uncover opportunities and deliver regional objectives through regular contacts and team meetings; - Local Medical Planning: Identify local medical needs using an account-centric approach; design and execute a Local Medical Plan aligned with national and global strategies and integrated into the local business plan; - Trial Support: Partner with Medical Advisors/Medical Lead and Clinical Operations on site identification, feasibility assessment and issue resolution for national and international studies; - Medical Education and Information: Manage medical information requests; plan and deliver compliant scientific education via face-to-face, virtual and regional events to disseminate current evidence to KEEs; - Field Force Partnership: Continuously update field teams on therapeutic science and evidence to elevate engagements with medical targets, especially within priority accounts and regional scientific events; - Society and Community Engagement: Develop and maintain collaborations with relevant scientific societies and communities to expand the reach and impact of our science; - Compliance and Patient Safety: Conduct all activities in line with Company Values, Code of Conduct, internal procedures and Italian legislation; support the Medical and Patient Safety teams with adverse event follow-up as required.
Essential Skills/Experience: - Scientific Degree, scientific and clinical understanding; - Fundamental knowledge of basic research, drug discovery, drug development, clinical environment; - Knowledge of the local regulatory requirements related to medical affairs activities; - Strong leadership capabilities; - Empowerment and accountability; - Excellent interpersonal skills; - Project management experience; - Communication skills, including communicating complex technical, scientific, or medical information; - Ability to work in team; - Networking and influencing skills; - Understanding of written/spoken English; - Willingness to be part of international teams; - Domicile in the working area.
Desirable Skills/Experience: - Knowledge of the Therapeutic Area - Experience as MSL or Medical Affairs - Medical Degree - PhD in the relevant TA
Why AstraZeneca: Join a team where scientific rigor meets real-world impact. Here, medical leaders and cross-functional partners come together to generate and communicate compelling evidence that can change clinical practice—fast. You will work at the intersection of science and healthcare systems, engaging externally and internally to bring bold ideas to life. Expect unexpected teams in the same room unleashing bold thinking, the chance to see your work influence decisions across the lifecycle, and a culture that values kindness alongside ambition as we keep patients at the center of every decision.
Call to Action: Step into this maternity cover to shape cardiovascular care across Piemonte, Liguria and Valle d’Aosta—bring your expertise where it will change practice and accelerate your growth!
We offer:
Salary Range: 38.678,40 - 58.017,60 EUR Annual Contract Level: C2 CBA: Chimico-Farmaceutico Full-time Maternity Leave
Benefits: In addition to the Gross Base Salary, we offer:
• An annual target bonus governed by the Company’s policies as amended from time to time and subject to periodic review;
• Participation Bonus (if applicable) governed by the Company’s policies as amended from time to time and subject to periodic review;
• Wellbeing benefits (welfare, insurance, psychological support, etc.) governed by the Company’s policies as amended from time to time and subject to periodic review;
• Company car;
Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, internal organizational equity and other relevant factor.
Date Posted 15-lug-2026 Closing Date 29-lug-2026
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.