Global Medical Affairs Director - Vaccines, Infectious Diseases

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

77d • Hybrid

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we transform ideas into life-changing medicines. We are seeking a candidate who has strong technical, scientific, and medical knowledge of the brand to drive understanding of the medical strategy across the organization and to lead medical activities for the brand, including advisory boards and symposia, to advance clinical practice. As the Global Medical Affairs Director, Early Assets, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

Requirements

• Doctorate level (MD, PhD or Pharm D)
• Strong expertise in Infectious Diseases.
• Experienced in global Medical Affairs or similar function and working cross-functionally across a large product team.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Strong demonstration of strategic and medical leadership prowess at therapeutic area and/or senior leader meetings.
• Strong working relationships with Global leaders in vaccinology/ respiratory medicine/ infectious diseases including KEEs, professional societies, pharmaceutical companies.
• Ability to fluidly flex between high level strategy and detailed tactics as required.
• Strong analytical mind-set and ability to quickly assess large amounts of information and distil into key messages and actions.
• Integrity and high ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in persistent viral infections and serious bacterial infections is a big plus.
• Board certified or equivalent in immunology, infectious diseases or a related area, with vaccines expertise.
• Experience launching new vaccine/ anti-infective products.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the implementation of the Medical BioPharmaceuticals product strategy globally and regionally.
• Create and develop the strategic direction, business/resource planning, and team leadership on a global level for the product, in collaboration with the Global Medical Head.
• Lead the Global Medical Team (GMT) to ensure global strategy is effectively communicated and executed at regional and country levels and that regional/country needs are appropriately accommodated in global deliverables and drive customer insights and market needs from all countries into Global Product Team for review.
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration across all Medical BioPharmaceuticals functions (e.g. Strategy & Operations and Medical Evidence) and the Global Product Team (commercial, R&D, regulatory, biostatistics etc).
• Closely follow medical developments within Therapeutic area and disseminates new information to transform clinical trends and emerging data into new plans.
• Deliver medical plan that drives successful launch of innovative and differentiated new medicines within the TA.
• Support team leader at TA Global Product Team and Global Brand Team.
• Accountable for engaging and cultivating relationships with leading global KEEs to gain: contribution/ participation in advisory boards, greater understanding of the therapeutic area and insights into unmet patient needs.
• Represents AZ at scientific and medical forums, including medical education forums, scientific roundtables, congresses, and symposia.
• Responsible for the co-ordination of Medical Affairs activities including Science Advisory boards.
• Ensuring the alignment of the publication and medical evidence plans to the Medical Strategy and Medical plan.
• Responsible of developing and/or keeping up to date the brand Integrated Evidence Plan.
• Responsible for leading the initial development and ensuring the accuracy of medical promotional materials and communications prior to submission to GMQA (Global Medical Quality Assurance) for the final approval.

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree