Associate Medical Scientific Advisor for Respiratory & Immunology (COPD) in Stockholm – Fixed-term contract 5 months – Nordic Marketing Company
Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more - you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care. In parallel to a growing portfolio and new indications, we are aiming to shape the transformation of our organization.
We are seeking an Associate Medical Scientific Advisor (MSA) for our Respiratory & Immunology (COPD) team in Sweden. This office-based position offers the opportunity to lead medical strategies for pre-launch and launch activities, collaborate with external stakeholders, and drive scientific leadership in COPD. The MSA will report to the Therapeutic Area Lead (TAL) Sweden and work closely with cross-functional teams within AstraZeneca to shape strategic initiatives that improve patient outcomes.
This is a fixed-term contract for 5 months.
Key Responsibilities
Medical and Scientific Engagement
External Stakeholder Interaction: Develop and maintain relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and medical organizations to enhance scientific exchange and gather insights.
Implement plans aligned with the medical strategy and lead scientific discussions in advisory boards, meetings, and educational programs.
Respond to unsolicited medical information requests about AZ assets.
Pre-Launch and Launch Support
Pre-Launch Strategy: Lead scientific efforts to prepare for new product introductions by identifying unmet medical needs and contributing to product strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the launch strategy is informed by scientific data and external stakeholder insights.
Launch Activities: Execute medical activity plans, ensure alignment with healthcare practices, and support treatments to reach eligible patients after approval.
Therapeutic Area Leadership & Transforming Care
COPD Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert in COPD, identifying clinical trends, evidence gaps, and unmet needs in the disease area.
Lead initiatives to transform care for COPD patients by leveraging insights into clinical practices and treatment pathways.
Transforming Care Strategy: Co-lead programs that aim to deliver value to patients, healthcare systems, and AstraZeneca by integrating innovative strategies into clinical practice.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Medical Affairs, SM&M, Clinical Development, Market Access, Commercial and Regulatory Affairs to provide scientific input into product development, regulatory strategies, and market access plans.
Provide feedback on clinical trial design, feasibility, and site engagement to optimize recruitment and retention in COPD trials.
Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) & Innovation
Support ESR and Open Innovation programs by identifying collaborative opportunities to generate real-world evidence and clinical insights that advance the scientific understanding of COPD.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Advanced degree (MD, PhD, MSc) in a relevant scientific or medical field. Experience in respiratory medicine, internal medicine or immunology is highly desirable.
Experience:
Proven experience in medical affairs or clinical research, with a focus on respiratory diseases and COPD experience is preferred.
Experience in leading scientific communications, developing relationships with external experts, and executing pre-launch and launch activities.
Skills:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific data clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork abilities.
Knowledge of regulatory and medical affairs processes, including the drug development lifecycle.
Ability to support team development.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, we are empowered to be brave and freely express our views. Our open and inclusive environment encourages everyone to communicate and share their ideas with purpose and confidence. We change the practice of medicine by generating compelling medical evidence that helps physicians better treat patients at every point in their journey. Our culture of openness, transparency, ambition, and drive makes it a supportive place to grow your career. We work together to improve lives, making the biggest possible impact for patients, science, and society.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and join us in our mission to redefine COPD treatment.
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Date Posted
01-sep.-2026Closing Date
07-sep.-2026Our 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.