Medical Advisor – Rare Diseases (Lithuania, Hybrid)

About the role

AstraZeneca is hiring a Medical Advisor for its Rare Diseases portfolio in Lithuania, in a hybrid role combining about 70% office work with about 30% field activities. You will combine scientific expertise with external engagement to drive pre-launch excellence, practice change and patient pathway optimisation, working with Key External Experts, healthcare organisations and patient advocacy groups, with possible Baltic-level responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead scientific engagement and thought leadership: evidence-based, non-promotional exchange, speaking at scientific meetings, organising and chairing advisory boards, and co-creating transform-care partnerships.
• Gather disease-area and clinical practice insights, assess evidence gaps and shape medical strategies, access plans and real-world evidence priorities with cross-functional teams.
• Build relationships with Key External Experts, healthcare organisations and patient advocacy groups to drive collaboration and practice change within budget.
• Partner with Evidence teams on externally sponsored research, real-world evidence and clinical trials, supporting recruitment awareness and scientific understanding.
• Serve on value/brand teams, own KEE and congress plans, provide internal training, contribute to reimbursement dossiers and patient access, and review promotional and non-promotional materials and regulatory documents.
• Plan and execute the therapeutic area medical strategy, including budget planning and tracking, and follow Baltic SOPs, Global Standards and Codes of Ethics.

Required profile

• Master's degree in life sciences or a related discipline.
• Customer-centric mindset and proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and patient advocacy groups.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the local healthcare system.
• Ability to travel and hold a valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Strong cross-functional and matrix working skills.
• Fluent English, excellent oral and written communication.
• Learning agility, strong planning and organisational skills.