Medical Advisor Lung Cancer

Would you like to apply your expertise to make an impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At our MIND site in Milan, Medical Advisor Lung Cancer plays a central role in shaping how innovative therapies reach patients, combining scientific depth with strategic influence.

This position connects scientific discovery with real-world practice, partnering closely with crossfunctional colleagues to drive impactful medical plans, support clinical development and elevate standards of care in lung cancer. Ready to help redefine how lung cancer is treated while working alongside experts who share a strong scientific mindset and a clear focus on patients? 

Accountabilities 

• Lead the planning and execution of research and scientific projects for assigned lung cancer products, in line with global and local policies and timelines.   

• Contribute to the definition and delivery of the Product Business Plan for assigned brands, aligning medical strategy with broader business objectives.   

• Design and implement the National Medical Plan for assigned products, setting clear strategies, objectives and measurable outcomes.   

• Collaborate closely with the medical field team, providing scientific training, disease area updates and guidance to shape robust local medical plans.   

• Drive Italian participation in international clinical development by maintaining strong links with global Product Teams and relevant stakeholders.   

• Partner with the Clinical Research Manager to ensure timely, high-quality local implementation of global clinical trials within agreed milestones and budgets.   

• For local studies, author protocols, oversee data management and analysis, prepare final study reports and secure timely dissemination and publication of results.   

• Provide expert scientific input to Regulatory Affairs for registration dossiers and other submissions, ensuring alignment with headquarters guidance and national requirements.   

• Support Marketing in maintaining high scientific standards across promotional materials, scientific events, symposia and educational initiatives.   

• Work with Training to ensure the Field Force receives accurate, current and clinically relevant information on assigned products and disease areas.   

• Support the Field Force in interactions with healthcare professionals through ongoing updates on therapeutic advances and product data.   

• Build, develop and sustain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and the wider scientific community in lung cancer.   

• Review and discuss externally sponsored research proposals with sponsors and collaborate with the MEOR manager according to internal procedures.   

• Support the MEOR manager in operational activities related to evidence generation and outcomes research.   

• Respond to medical information requests with timely, balanced and scientifically sound answers.   

• Conduct all activities and manage account relationships in line with Company Values, Code of Conduct, internal guidelines and Italian legislation. 

Essential Skills/Experience 

• Scientific Degree (Medical Degree highly preferred)   

• Understanding of sales and marketing and pharmaceutical medical information   

• Knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmaceutical industry   

• Ability to manage incoming data and/or requests in a timely manner and escalate when appropriate   

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical environment   

• Experience in Medical Affairs Department as MSL or Medical Advisor 

• Strong leadership capabilities   

• Excellent interpersonal skills   

• Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management experience   

• Proficiency in English and Italian   

Desirable Skills/Experience  

• Medical Degree   

• Qualified Doctor in the relevant TA   

• Medical Degree and further degree in Oncology or Genetics   

• PhD in the relevant TA   

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.  

AstraZeneca offers an environment where scientific curiosity meets commercial impact, working side by side with diverse experts who share knowledge,

challenge assumptions and move quickly from idea to implementation. 

Colleagues collaborate across functions, geographies and external networks such as research centres, academia and patient communities, learning from both success and failure while shaping future standards of cancer care. With a strong pipeline, room to experiment and visible impact on patients’ lives, this is a place to grow skills, take initiative and see how bold thinking can translate into real change! 

If this role matches your experience and ambitions, apply now to join us in transforming outcomes for people living with lung cancer. 

Date Posted

07-mag-2026

Closing Date

21-mag-2026

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