Country President, Israel

Kfar Saba - Israel

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Country President Israel

Location: Tel Aviv Israel (On site)

Join AstraZeneca as Country President for Israel and lead our $180M business across 5 therapeutic areas with a team of 170 people. Reporting to the WESE Area VP and serving on the Area Leadership Team you will set the vision and strategy for one of the top pharmaceutical companies in Israel drive launches across our portfolio (including Oncology) and shape the national access environment to transform patient care.

What youll do:

Set the Vision

Define and execute bold strategies that align with AstraZenecas global direction while addressing Israels unique healthcare landscape. Youll translate long-term vision into actionable plans that drive sustainable profitable growth.

Lead with Impact

Build and inspire a high-performing organization of 170 professionals across marketing sales medical affairs and market access. Develop future leaders while embedding a culture of ethics integrity and excellence.

Shape the External Environment

Serve as AstraZenecas senior representative in Israel engaging with government officials policymakers and healthcare system stakeholders to influence access reimbursement and healthcare policy.

Drive Commercial Excellence

Oversee budget planning sales forecasting and operational execution across all functions. Optimize resources manage complexity and deliver exceptional financial and operational results.

Build Strategic Partnerships

Co-create value through impactful collaborations across the healthcare ecosystem positioning AstraZeneca as the partner of choice for innovation and patient centred solutions.

What You Bring (Essential Experience):

Proven Leadership Excellence

Track record of leading a small-to-medium country operation or large business unit with P&L >$100M
Depth of knowledge and expertise in Oncology and one or more therapeutic areas (TA) including launch experience in Israel
Developed and executed TA or brand strategies globally demonstrating strong organisational acumen patient-centricity and scientific knowledge.
Demonstrated success in delivering sustained commercial performance and building high-performing teams
Experience managing significant risk and complexity with a systematic risk management approach

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

Deep expertise in one or more therapeutic areas with launch experience (Oncology experience highly valued)
Success developing and executing global brand or TA strategies in emerging and/or mature markets
Strong understanding of market access dynamics and healthcare policy

External Influence & Reputation Management

Proven ability to build relationships with government bodies regulatory agencies and key external stakeholders
Experience shaping healthcare policy and navigating complex political and regulatory environments
Track record as a trusted credible voice in the healthcare industry

Innovation Mindset

Entrepreneurial approach to developing new business models and challenging the status quo
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to make data-driven decisions in complex environments
Experience leveraging digital data analytics and AI to accelerate outcomes

Leadership That Inspires

Natural ability to motivate and build followership through compelling storytelling
Strong emotional intelligence executive presence and charisma
Commitment to diversity inclusion and building sustainable organizations

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca were not just a pharmaceutical company were a science-led organization on a mission to push the boundaries of science to deliver life changing medicines.

Our Commitment to You:

Purpose-Driven Work: Everything we do is centred on improving patient outcomes
Innovation Culture: We encourage bold thinking smart risk-taking and continuous learning
Global Impact: Your decisions will influence healthcare delivery across multiple markets
Career Growth: Clear development pathways with exposure to enterprise-level strategy
Inclusive Environment: We celebrate diversity and create psychological safety for all voices

Ready to Lead

If youre an ambitious visionary leader who thrives in complexity and is passionate about transforming healthcare we want to hear from you.

Join us in our mission to redefine whats possible in healthcare.

Date Posted

02-Apr-2026

Closing Date

17-Apr-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.

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Position: Country President IsraelLocation: Tel Aviv Israel (On site)Join AstraZeneca as Country President for Israel and lead our $180M business across 5 therapeutic areas with a team of 170 people. Reporting to the WESE Area VP and serving on the Area Leadership Team you will set the vision and st...