Scientific Communication & Medical Information Specialist

About this role

Responsibilities

• As a
• Scientific Communication & Medical Information Specialist
• , you will demonstrate your scientific expertise to develop and deliver a wide range of medical communications and scientific content.
• This is a
• medical communications-focused role
• requiring strong writing and content development capability (not clinical study report writing). You will work closely with global partners to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging, and impactful materials, while also contributing to continuous improvement through digital tools and innovation.
• Key Accountabilities:
• Develop, review, and maintain
• high-quality scientific and medical communications materials
• across multiple formats
• Deliver
• accurate, balanced, and evidence-based responses
• to medical information inquiries from healthcare professionals
• Translate complex clinical and scientific data into
• clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate messaging
• Conduct
• literature searches
• and critically evaluate scientific evidence
• Perform
• medical accuracy reviews
• to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance
• Create a variety of deliverables, including:
• Scientific slide decks and presentations
• Training materials and internal education content
• Infographics and visual communication assets
• Speaker materials and engagement content
• Materials supporting MSL and Regional Medical Affairs (RMA) engagements
• Post-congress reports and insights summaries
• Disease state education and reactive medical information materials
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align content with
• strategic and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to
• process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Support the
• adoption of digital tools, AI, and new technologies
• in content creation and delivery
• Lead or contribute to
• key workstreams and projects
• across medical communications and innovation
• Essential Skills & Experience:
• Scientific degree:
• Pharmacy (PharmB)
• preferred, or
• Life Sciences
• PhD
• , or
• Equivalent clinical experience involving
• direct patient interaction
• (e.g. pharmacy, dentistry, or similar)
• 3–5 years’ experience in:
• Scientific communications
• Medical information
• Medical writing or related roles within pharma, biotech, or healthcare
• Strong experience in
• medical communications content development
• , including:
• Slide decks
• Training materials
• Scientific communication assets
• External and internal engagement materials
• Proven ability to:
• Interpret and analyse scientific literature
• Translate complex data into
• clear, accurate messaging
• Deliver high-quality content to diverse audiences
• Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams
• Proficiency with
• digital tools and content platforms
• Understanding of
• regulatory, legal, and compliance standards
• within Medical Affairs
• Desirable Skills & Experience:
• Experience developing
• digital scientific content or content strategies
• Exposure to
• AI or technology-enabled content development tools
• Experience supporting
• MSL or Medical Affairs teams
• Experience mentoring or guiding others (for more senior profiles)
• Prior experience in
• global or multi-regional environments
• Ways of Working:
• We believe innovation happens when we collaborate in person. This role follows a
• hybrid working model
• , with an expectation to work from the office
• at least three days per week
• , while maintaining flexibility to support individual needs.
• Why AstraZeneca?
• Be part of a
• global, science-led organisation
• transforming patient outcomes
• Work on
• high-impact scientific communications
• supporting healthcare professionals worldwide
• Collaborate with
• global partners across multiple regions
• Contribute to
• digital and AI innovation in medical content delivery
• Access strong
• career development and progression opportunities
• Ready to Make a Difference?
• If you are passionate about science, communication, and innovation—and want to apply your expertise to meaningful work that improves patient lives—we would love to hear from you.
• Apply now and join AstraZeneca in Lisbon.
• Date Posted
• 18-May-2026
• Closing Date
• 31-May-2026
• AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.