Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) – Breast Cancer

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the global medical strategy for Oncology brands across multiple indications within the tumour area.
• Ensure alignment between tumour‑level and brand‑level strategies to maximise medical impact.
• Serve as a core member of the Tumour Global Medical Senior Leadership Team, shaping tumour‑level strategy and priorities.

Medical Planning & Execution

• Develop and oversee strategic medical plans ensuring robust financial and resource planning across global and in‑market medical teams.
• Lead development and execution of asset‑specific tactical plans, including:
  • Evidence generation
  • Scientific communications
  • Global external expert engagement
  • Diagnostics strategy
  • Patient‑centric initiatives

Evidence & Insights

• Define Real‑World Evidence (RWE) strategy and external Key Evidence Expert (KEE) engagement plans.
• Ensure global and in‑market insights effectively inform product development, brand positioning, and launch readiness.

Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration

• Partner closely with cross‑functional colleagues across Markets, OBU‑Medical, Oncology R&D, Global Marketing, Global Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Payer and Health Outcomes, and other medical excellence groups.
• Provide medical leadership for HA/IRB interactions and for GMA‑sponsored tumour/brand studies.
• Represent AstraZeneca at global scientific events, congresses, and symposia.

Governance, Leadership & People Development

• Serve as a medical representative on Global Product Teams and influence asset‑level strategic decision‑making.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including SET‑level executives.
• Foster a culture of performance development, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
• Ensure all medical and business activities comply with AZ policies and external regulations.

Education, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent; MD strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of senior leadership experience in pharma, life sciences, clinical, academic, or medical affairs roles.
• Strong understanding of drug development, medical branding, and evidence generation.
• Proven ability to interpret and present complex clinical data.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams within a matrix environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, situational leadership, and strategic influence skills.
• Experience in financial/resource planning and prioritizing medical plans.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for scientific and commercial audiences.

Desirable

• Experience in Oncology drug development (highly preferred).
• Breast Cancer therapeutic experience.
• Both global and country‑level launch experience.
• Alliance management experience.