Medical Director OBU, RDU & Medical Resources

Mexico City - Mexico

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The OBU RDU Medical Director Mexico is accountable for leading the country medical strategy and execution across prioritized OBU RDU therapeutic areas. The role ensures scientific leadership evidence generation data dissemination and compliant medical engagement that advance patient outcomes inform clinical practice and support sustainable business performance.

Key responsibilities

Medical & Diagnostic strategy and leadership: Own the endtoend OBU RDU country medical plan aligned with global/region priorities and local patient needs. Responsible for ensuring that the local Medical Affairs and Diagnostics function has the appropriate resources and structure to deliver strategic company plans with maximum impact and effectiveness. Responsible for strategic direction business planning and leading a large team within Medical Affairs and Diagnostics teams.
Therapeutic area (TA) excellence: Serve as the senior scientific authority for assigned TAs ensuring uptodate understanding of disease biology evolving standards of care competitive landscape and local guidelines in Mexico.
Evidence generation: Lead local evidence plans including IIS/IST support RWE/HEOR projects noninterventional studies and postauthorization commitments in accordance with regulations and SOPs. Partner with Clinical Operations on feasibility site identification and patient access initiatives.
External engagement: Supports the establishment of collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (HCPs payers regulators policy makers PAGs) to build consensus and advocate for changes that improve access to quality care.
Medical Governance Oversight
Conducts activities and relationships in line with the companys values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Ensures and monitors compliance by the team and third parties through:
(a) positive reinforcement of the Code of Ethics and applicable policies/procedures
(b) completion of required training
(c) fostering a culture of openness to raise questions or concerns
(d) immediate attention to and reporting of any instance of non-compliance.
Leaders with responsibility for GxP areas must understand the legal and regulatory requirements and ensure the appropriate resources (human financial material facilities and equipment) are in place to maintain and continuously improve the effectiveness of the quality system.
Insight generation: Systematically collect synthesize and communicate medical insights to shape strategy lifecycle management forecasting and market access value propositions.
Publications and data communication: Drive publication plans data clarity and consistent scientific narratives across channels. Ensure timely accurate and balanced medical information responses.
Crossfunctional partnership: Colead with Commercial Market Access Government Affairs and Patient Safety to deliver integrated brand plans payer value stories and riskminimization activities. Act as the medical voice in pricing/HTA submissions tenders and access negotiations as appropriate.
Medical education: Oversee the design and delivery of independent and companysponsored medical education aligned to unmet needs and evidence ensuring speaker training and content quality.
Field medical leadership: Lead coach and develop MSL managers/MSLs; prioritize customer plans scientific projects and metrics (e.g. scientific exchange quality KOL coverage insight depth).
People and capability development: Recruit mentor and performancemanage a highperforming medical team. Foster a culture of ethics inclusion and continuous learning.
Safety and PV: Ensure robust safety surveillance case reporting and risk management in partnership with Pharmacovigilance. Support benefitrisk communication and postmarketing commitments.
Budget and resource management: Own medical budget vendor oversight and operational excellence (timelines quality audit readiness).

Required qualifications

Education: MD or PharmD/PhD with strong clinical and scientific credentials; medical specialization in relevant TA is a plus.
Experience: 812 years in Medical Affairs/Clinical Development including leadership of country medical teams and complex portfolios; prior experience in Mexico and Latin America healthcare systems.
Regulatory/compliance: Deep knowledge of COFEPRIS regulations local promotional codes and compliance frameworks; demonstrated audit/inspection readiness.
Stakeholder engagement: Proven track record collaborating with KOLs payers HTA bodies academic groups and professional societies.
Evidence/RWE: Experience designing and delivering noninterventional studies RWE/HEOR projects and publications.
Crossfunctional leadership: Success influencing without authority across Commercial Market Access and Clinical Operations; fluency in integrated brand planning.
Languages: Native/nearnative Spanish and professional English proficiency.

Core competencies

Scientific leadership: Ability to translate complex science into clear balanced and actionable medical strategy.
Strategic thinking: Portfolio prioritization scenario planning and risk management.
External orientation: Credibility with clinicians and scientific leaders; strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Operational excellence: Program management quality mindset and budget stewardship.
People leadership: Coaching talent development and inclusive team culture.
Ethics and integrity: Uncompromising commitment to patient safety and compliance.

Working conditions

Hybrid role with regular onsite presence in Mexico City
Domestic travel up to 3040% for field medical oversight site visits and congresses
Occasional international travel for regional/global meetings

Date Posted

25-Mar-2026

Closing Date

24-Mar-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.

Required Experience:

Director

Key responsibilities

Medical & Diagnostic strategy and leadership: Own the endtoend OBU RDU country medical plan aligned with global/region priorities and local patient needs. Responsible for ensuring that the local Medical Affairs and Diagnostics function has the appropriate resources and structure to deliver strategic company plans with maximum impact and effectiveness. Responsible for strategic direction business planning and leading a large team within Medical Affairs and Diagnostics teams.
Therapeutic area (TA) excellence: Serve as the senior scientific authority for assigned TAs ensuring uptodate understanding of disease biology evolving standards of care competitive landscape and local guidelines in Mexico.
Evidence generation: Lead local evidence plans including IIS/IST support RWE/HEOR projects noninterventional studies and postauthorization commitments in accordance with regulations and SOPs. Partner with Clinical Operations on feasibility site identification and patient access initiatives.
External engagement: Supports the establishment of collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (HCPs payers regulators policy makers PAGs) to build consensus and advocate for changes that improve access to quality care.
Medical Governance Oversight
Conducts activities and relationships in line with the companys values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Ensures and monitors compliance by the team and third parties through:
(a) positive reinforcement of the Code of Ethics and applicable policies/procedures
(b) completion of required training
(c) fostering a culture of openness to raise questions or concerns
(d) immediate attention to and reporting of any instance of non-compliance.
Leaders with responsibility for GxP areas must understand the legal and regulatory requirements and ensure the appropriate resources (human financial material facilities and equipment) are in place to maintain and continuously improve the effectiveness of the quality system.
Insight generation: Systematically collect synthesize and communicate medical insights to shape strategy lifecycle management forecasting and market access value propositions.
Publications and data communication: Drive publication plans data clarity and consistent scientific narratives across channels. Ensure timely accurate and balanced medical information responses.
Crossfunctional partnership: Colead with Commercial Market Access Government Affairs and Patient Safety to deliver integrated brand plans payer value stories and riskminimization activities. Act as the medical voice in pricing/HTA submissions tenders and access negotiations as appropriate.
Medical education: Oversee the design and delivery of independent and companysponsored medical education aligned to unmet needs and evidence ensuring speaker training and content quality.
Field medical leadership: Lead coach and develop MSL managers/MSLs; prioritize customer plans scientific projects and metrics (e.g. scientific exchange quality KOL coverage insight depth).
People and capability development: Recruit mentor and performancemanage a highperforming medical team. Foster a culture of ethics inclusion and continuous learning.
Safety and PV: Ensure robust safety surveillance case reporting and risk management in partnership with Pharmacovigilance. Support benefitrisk communication and postmarketing commitments.
Budget and resource management: Own medical budget vendor oversight and operational excellence (timelines quality audit readiness).

Required qualifications

Education: MD or PharmD/PhD with strong clinical and scientific credentials; medical specialization in relevant TA is a plus.
Experience: 812 years in Medical Affairs/Clinical Development including leadership of country medical teams and complex portfolios; prior experience in Mexico and Latin America healthcare systems.
Regulatory/compliance: Deep knowledge of COFEPRIS regulations local promotional codes and compliance frameworks; demonstrated audit/inspection readiness.
Stakeholder engagement: Proven track record collaborating with KOLs payers HTA bodies academic groups and professional societies.
Evidence/RWE: Experience designing and delivering noninterventional studies RWE/HEOR projects and publications.
Crossfunctional leadership: Success influencing without authority across Commercial Market Access and Clinical Operations; fluency in integrated brand planning.
Languages: Native/nearnative Spanish and professional English proficiency.

Core competencies

Scientific leadership: Ability to translate complex science into clear balanced and actionable medical strategy.
Strategic thinking: Portfolio prioritization scenario planning and risk management.
External orientation: Credibility with clinicians and scientific leaders; strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Operational excellence: Program management quality mindset and budget stewardship.
People leadership: Coaching talent development and inclusive team culture.
Ethics and integrity: Uncompromising commitment to patient safety and compliance.

Working conditions

Hybrid role with regular onsite presence in Mexico City
Domestic travel up to 3040% for field medical oversight site visits and congresses
Occasional international travel for regional/global meetings

Date Posted

25-Mar-2026

Closing Date

24-Mar-2026

Required Experience:

Director

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Medical Director OBU, RDU & Medical Resources

Mexico City - Mexico

Job Summary

Therapeutic area (TA) excellence: Serve as the senior scientific authority for assigned TAs ensuring uptodate understanding of disease biology evolving standards of care competitive landscape and local guidelines in Mexico.

Evidence generation: Lead local evidence plans including IIS/IST support RWE/HEOR projects noninterventional studies and postauthorization commitments in accordance with regulations and SOPs. Partner with Clinical Operations on feasibility site identification and patient access initiatives.

External engagement: Supports the establishment of collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (HCPs payers regulators policy makers PAGs) to build consensus and advocate for changes that improve access to quality care.

Medical Governance Oversight

Conducts activities and relationships in line with the companys values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics.

Ensures and monitors compliance by the team and third parties through:

(a) positive reinforcement of the Code of Ethics and applicable policies/procedures

(b) completion of required training

(c) fostering a culture of openness to raise questions or concerns

(d) immediate attention to and reporting of any instance of non-compliance.

Leaders with responsibility for GxP areas must understand the legal and regulatory requirements and ensure the appropriate resources (human financial material facilities and equipment) are in place to maintain and continuously improve the effectiveness of the quality system.

Insight generation: Systematically collect synthesize and communicate medical insights to shape strategy lifecycle management forecasting and market access value propositions.

Publications and data communication: Drive publication plans data clarity and consistent scientific narratives across channels. Ensure timely accurate and balanced medical information responses.

Crossfunctional partnership: Colead with Commercial Market Access Government Affairs and Patient Safety to deliver integrated brand plans payer value stories and riskminimization activities. Act as the medical voice in pricing/HTA submissions tenders and access negotiations as appropriate.

Medical education: Oversee the design and delivery of independent and companysponsored medical education aligned to unmet needs and evidence ensuring speaker training and content quality.

Field medical leadership: Lead coach and develop MSL managers/MSLs; prioritize customer plans scientific projects and metrics (e.g. scientific exchange quality KOL coverage insight depth).

People and capability development: Recruit mentor and performancemanage a highperforming medical team. Foster a culture of ethics inclusion and continuous learning.

Safety and PV: Ensure robust safety surveillance case reporting and risk management in partnership with Pharmacovigilance. Support benefitrisk communication and postmarketing commitments.

Budget and resource management: Own medical budget vendor oversight and operational excellence (timelines quality audit readiness).