Global Medical Affairs Leader, Respiratory Biologics

Location: Gaithersburg

Hybrid: 3 days a week online

At AstraZeneca we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing ambitious thinking and innovation ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams functions and even the globe.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people the planet and our business are interconnected which is why were taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Role Summary:

Reporting directly to the Medical Head ofTezspire the GMAL is an importantstrategic businessrolewith the ability to pair their unique medicalexpertisewithinsight from markets healthcare professionalspatientsand health systems todevelop and executeworld-classmedical strategiesfor AstraZeneca medicines and market-shaping teamsglobally.

Beyond being a key member of theGlobal MedicalTeam(GMT) the GMALactsasastrategicpartner and leaderacross the medical enterprise R&D and commercial functions. The roleserves as a conduit betweenthe Global Product Team (GPT) andMedical teams in the Regions(US EU-Canada & International) and major markets ensuringthe needs of themarketing company affiliates healthcare professionals and patients are recognisedin ambitious Global product and disease area strategiesand that medical teams around the world are equipped to deliveroutstanding product launches transform health systemsdeliver practice-defining studies and real world evidenceandaccelerate delivery of AstraZeneca clinical trials.

Expectations of a GMAL include:

• Launch&Performance:deliveringprerequisites for an outstanding product launch strategy scientific narrativeKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) with anability tocritically assess performance against launchobjectivesandproactivelytakeremedial action

• Scientific Leadership:creating& communicatingworld-class medical content andcompellingsciencenarrativesfor products/market-shaping initiatives

• Innovator:creating new opportunities to drive market growthidentifyingandscaling best-practicesacross countries

• Evidence:shaping/designingevidence needsand clinical studiesto differentiateor expand market access forAstraZenecamedicinesand insupport healthcare change initiatives

• External Scientific Engagement:drive an ambitious external engagementagendacredibleandknowledgeable with anability to partner with/mobiliseglobal thought leaders societies healthorganisationsand health system decision-makers

• Business Partner:Collaborate with otherMedicalfunctions (e.g. Evidence Generation Medical Information Publications) as well as cross functionally (e.g. Commercial Pricing and Market Access R&D) to drive the delivery of strategically importantMedicalresources as well as scientificallyaccurate& compliant commercial materials

Essential for the role:

• BSc orMasters in any fieldwith3-5 years of experience inthepharmaceutical industry (Medical Marketing R&D Market access roles)or experienceworkingwithinina relevanthealth system setting(clinical pharmacy pathway design etc.)

• Demonstration of strategic and medical leadership prowesspre- and post-productlaunch includingabilityto define evidence needs create compelling scientific narratives & strategy influence &mobiliseothers.

Desirablefor the role:

• Doctoral level degree: MD PhD or PharmD

• Expertisein the relevant orrelatedTA

• Experience of delivering results in a complex environment

• Experience launching new products or indications

• Strong working relationships withglobal clinicalthought leaders professionalsocietiesand other healthcare industries/organizations

• Proven ability to build internal and external networks and to collaborate

• Evidence generation experienceworking on clinical trials or real-world evidence programs

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193281.60 - $289922.40 USD Annual 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 addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. 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.

Are you ready to be part of a talented cross-functional team working together to improve lives and make the biggest possible impact for patients science and society

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