Global Medical Affairs Leader

Typical Accountabilities:
• Leads the robust and effective delivery of specific GMAT deliverables within the iMAP as agreed with line manager and matrix team leader

• Identifies, prioritises and reviews opportunities to generate evidence to clinically differentiate AZ products and better understand overall disease state management based on external stakeholder perspectives and the needs of AZ regions and markets

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of oncology? Join AstraZeneca's Oncology Business Unit and be part of a team that's changing the way cancer is treated. We're looking for a Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) with experience in oncology to play a key role in the development of medical strategy and execute on key deliverables to support the launch and lifecycle management of various assets globally within the Gyn program.

In this role, you'll be part of the Gynaecological Cancers team, working closely with internal and external collaborators to drive research, development, launch and life-cycle management of key assets. Your expertise will contribute to the delivery of wider medical strategic direction for the tumor area, ultimately improving patient outcomes and their quality of life.

What You'll Do:

Working with other internal teams and colleagues and responsible for development and delivery of key elements of the global medical tactical plan, the key tasks of the GMAL include: 

• Manage elements of the brand budget 

• Engages across functions and markets at a peer level viewed as enablers for key senior stakeholders 

• Work together with cross functional teams to deliver evidence strategy including externally sponsored research strategy 

• Serve as Strategic Lead for Advisory boards including developing a strategic plan for ad boards, shaping the agendas, and working collaboratively to ensure the right stakeholders are included in discussions 

• Ensures Global Product Team (GPT) & brand team awareness of key external developments (e.g. competitors, data releases, congresses, social media) and articulates the implications to the brand/indication 

• Develop an external education plan including delivery of AstraZeneca-led Symposia, medical education and other scientific exchange meetings 

• Will manage and/or contribute to Global Medical Projects 

• Ensures that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with AZ standards, standard operating procedures and external regulations 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications and/or significant industry and/or therapeutic experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience (e.g. significant clinical/academic/medical affairs agency roles/organizations) 

• Good communication and presentation skills in English 

• Experience of leading on medical plans and strategic medical initiatives 

• Ability to influence others without authority 

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams 

• Good understanding of drug development and commercialization processes including understanding of outcomes research /payer access issues 

• Proven ability to generate, analyze and interpret clinical trial and published data 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced Scientific degree preferred (MD,PhD, PharmD) 

• 5+ years in a Headquarters or global Medical Affairs / clinical role  

• Oncology experience 

• Country launch experience 

• Documented track record of successfully developing and executing Medical Plans both in terms of evidence generation, scientific communications, and external expert engagements 

Why AstraZeneca?

Think and act fast to change the way cancer is treated! At AstraZeneca, we're committed to advancing our pipeline and transforming patient care. Our culture values openness, transparency, ambition, and drive. Join our talented cross-functional team as we work together to improve lives and make the biggest possible impact for patients, science, and society.

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.

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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $193,281 to $289,922 USD Annually. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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