US Head of Early Assets, CVRM Medical

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue outstanding medicines in new ways combining our peoples outstanding skills with those of people from all over the globe.

AstraZeneca holds an outstanding position in CVRM disease with a range of differentiated medicines both on the market and in development with an industry leading pipeline. TheUS Head of Early Assets CVRM Medicalis a critical strategic leadership position that reports directly to the VP Medical Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism (CVRM) within the BioPharmaceuticals Business Units US Medical CVRM franchise. The candidate will work alongside their global counter parts to ensure adequate US input and involvement in our pipeline products that do not yet have dedicated local teams. This role will also work directly with local cross functional teams to build US product and disease area strategies and execution before dedicated teams are established.

What youll do:

• Accountable for the development and execution of disease area and brand strategies and plans for early CVRM pipeline assets
• Act as the main US source of clinical and scientific knowledge for pipeline assets disease area competitive landscape clinical pathways and evidence gaps
• Participate proactively in global and local conversations to ensure US medical input into global and local strategies
• Partner effectively and rolemodel effective teamwork across the enterprise
• Act effectively as the key US point of contact for the Global Product Team (GPT)
• Provide the US viewpoint into global clinical trial strategy and study design
• Identify develop and maintain positive relationships with key external and internal collaborators
• Anticipate future trends and needs in the marketplace
• Participate as part of the US Medical CVRM LT to establish a team culture that encourages continued growth and recognition
• Ensure compliance with all AstraZeneca corporate policies

Essential for the role:

• Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS PharmD PhD or MD) or equivalent education
• Medical/clinical/scientific expertise in Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic or related field
• 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry ideally in Medical Affairs
• Strategic and innovative problem solver with executive presence
• Experienced team leader with a track record of establishing high performance teams
• Proven record delivering results in a complex matrix environment building capabilities and leading large scale impactful medical initiatives. Experience launching a new product
• US Regulatory Strategy Knowledge/Experience including new product approval labeling requirements/negotiations
• Ability to flex between high level strategy and detailed tactics as the need arises
• Confirmed ability to collaborate and build internal and external networks
• Persuasive oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop and deliver impactful presentations
• Confirmed ability to collaborate with individuals of diverse experience and backgrounds across varying functions levels within the company or external organizations to effectively deliver on goals
• Strong intuition for business with comprehensive understanding of the U.S. healthcare environment

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