Medical Scientific Advisor - Immunology (Sweden) - Nordic Marketing Company

Be part of building AstraZeneca’s footprint in immune-mediated diseases in Sweden! Join AstraZeneca at a pivotal moment as we turn breakthrough science into new possibilities in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases improving the outcomes for patients. Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, 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. This Medical Scientific Advisor role is an opportunity to help build a new therapy area. AstraZeneca is expanding its ambition in immunology and autoimmune diseases. We are looking for a scientifically credible, externally focused Medical Scientific Advisor who wants to help establish our footprint in Sweden - shaping medical strategy, preparing the market for future launches, building trusted partnerships and translating a rich, innovative pipeline into meaningful change for patients. The role: As Medical Scientific Advisor, Immunology, you will play a central role in building AstraZeneca’s scientific leadership and long-term presence in immune-mediated diseases in Sweden. This field-based role combines strategy with execution: you will lead medical pre-launch and launch readiness, generate actionable insights, develop high-value scientific partnerships and help shape initiatives that can transform care. Reporting to the Therapeutic Area Lead Sweden, you will work across Medical Affairs and the wider organisation to turn emerging science into value for patients and healthcare. Essential Skills/Experience: Build scientific leadership and trusted partnerships Build and deepen trusted relationships with Key External Experts, healthcare professionals and medical organisations to strengthen AstraZeneca’s scientific presence in immunology. Lead high-quality scientific exchange through advisory boards, congresses, scientific meetings and educational initiatives. Bring the external perspective into AstraZeneca by translating insights, evidence gaps and evolving clinical practice into clear strategic priorities. Respond to unsolicited requests with accuracy, integrity and scientific rigour. Create launch momentum Own key elements of medical pre-launch and launch readiness for future medicines in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Define unmet needs, segment the scientific landscape and ensure product and launch strategies are grounded in robust evidence and external insights. Partner across functions to deliver focused medical plans that support responsible adoption and help eligible patients benefit from innovation after approval. Shape the immune-mediated-disease strategy and transform care Act as a scientific leader in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, identifying clinical trends, evidence gaps and opportunities where AstraZeneca can make a distinctive contribution. Co-create initiatives that improve treatment pathways and address barriers across the patient journey. Connect local healthcare needs with AstraZeneca’s broader immunology ambition, helping to build a sustainable platform for future growth and patient impact. Mobilise the organisation Work as one team with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Market Access, Commercial and Regulatory Affairs to shape product development, evidence generation, regulatory strategies and access planning. Provide feed-back to clinical-trial design, feasibility and site engagement to strengthen recruitment, retention and delivery in clinical trials. Create clarity and momentum across stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Generate evidence through innovation Identify and advance high-value opportunities within Externally Sponsored Research and Open Innovation programs that can generate real-world evidence, deepen clinical insight and accelerate progress in immunological diseases. What you bring: The credibility and communication skills to make complex science clear, relevant and compelling for internal and external stakeholders. A collaborative, enterprise mindset and the confidence to influence across functions and organizational boundaries. A proactive, hands-on approach: you can set direction, work independently and turn strategy into action. Sound knowledge of Medical Affairs, regulatory principles and the medicine-development lifecycle. Fluency in Swedish and English. Valid driver’s license as this is a field-based role. Qualifications and experience that will help you succeed: An advanced degree such as MSc, MD or PhD in a relevant scientific or medical field. Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research or clinical development; experience in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases is highly desirable. A track record of building relationships with external experts and leading scientific communication, medical strategy or pre-launch and launch activities. Strong project leadership, with the ability to prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment. I&D 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 join us? You will join at a unique moment for AstraZeneca in immunology—when a rich and innovative pipeline is creating the opportunity to establish a stronger footprint in immune-mediated diseases and where access is increasingly important. Your work will help shape our scientific presence, strengthen our partnerships with the healthcare community, and help future medicines reach the patients who benefit. This is a visible role with genuine scope to build: a strategy, a network, launch readiness and new ways of working. You will be supported by AstraZeneca’s global scale and scientific expertise, while having the opportunity to shape the local path forward in Sweden. So, what is next? If you are energized by breakthrough science, motivated by unmet need and excited by the chance to build AstraZeneca’s footprint in immune-mediated diseases, we would like to hear from you. Welcome with your application, in English, latest by the 4th of November 2026 ! Applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the application period. Where can I find out more? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Inclusion & Diversity: Inclusion and diversity Career site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/ Sweden: https://www.astrazeneca.se Date Posted 21-okt.-2026 Closing Date 04-nov.-2026 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.