Medical Advisor – Rare Diseases Hematology

Medical Advisor – Rare Diseases Hematology ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join a high‑performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces.

AstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working;

all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.

AstraZeneca is at the forefront of transforming rare disease care in Saudi Arabia. With over 7,000 rare diseases identified but fewer than 1% having approved treatments, we are driven by our mission to accelerate diagnosis, expand access, and improve outcomes for patients and families affected by rare conditions. As a Rare Disease Medical Advisor, you will play a pivotal scientific and executional role, translating strategy into impactful field medical action — enabling early diagnosis, evidence generation, and access for patients in need.

The Rare Disease Medical Advisor (RD MA) is responsible for driving the execution of medical activities across KSA. The role ensures the delivery of scientific engagement, medical education, evidence support, and insight generation in alignment with the Rare Disease Medical Plan. Working under the direction of the TA Medical Lead, you will act as a trusted partner to healthcare professionals, centers of excellence, and cross‑functional teams — ensuring that science, ethics, and patient needs remain at the core of every initiative.

This role requires strong therapeutic knowledge, scientific acumen, and the ability to connect insights from the field to the broader business and medical strategy.

• Execute the Medical Affairs Plan in alignment with guidance from 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 in collaboration with cross‑functional partners.
• Drive the rollout of launch readiness and lifecycle management activities for assigned indications.
• 60‑70% of Medical Advisor time is planned to be dedicated to field medical interactions and activities.

• Build strong peer‑to‑peer relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), academic partners, and referral centers to advance medical understanding and patient management.
• Organize, lead, and present in scientific meetings, advisory boards, and symposia as a subject‑matter expert.
• Actively contribute to speaker training, CME partnerships, and scientific programs aligned with medical strategy.
• Gather and communicate scientific insights that inform the local strategy and identify new opportunities for data generation or access improvement.
• Medical Advisors contributes to brand strategy, launch support, and evidence generation.

• Support the planning and operationalization of local studies, registries, and Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IISs) in coordination with the TA Medical Lead and Clinical Operations.
• Contribute to the…