Global Medical Director Cardiology

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA

22d

About The Position

This is what you will do: Day-to-day reporting to the Senior Director, the Global Medical Director will provide support for strategic planning and leadership for Amyloidosis indications and the expanding pipeline portfolio. The Global Medical Director will contribute to the execution of the strategy by providing strong scientific and medical expertise with an in-depth understanding of the disease area and unmet medical needs, consistent with the GMA’s mission to improve patient outcomes and advance the evidence-based medical standard of care. This role will require matrix leadership and broad internal cross-functional collaboration with global functions (Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, etc) as well as the US, International Region, and Japan. For over three decades, patients and their caregivers have been at the center of everything we do. Every day, we are inspired to follow the science and think differently to create better outcomes for them and their families. Our mission is driven by understanding who they are as unique individuals, not solely defined by their diseases. We’re a leading rare disease company with a diversified projects. Our pioneering legacy in rare diseases is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into transformative medicines over the past three decades. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of science and deepen our understanding of rare diseases with patient-centricity at the core. This knowledge allows us to innovate and evolve into new areas where needs are unmet and provide an opportunity to help people fully live their best lives.

Requirements

• Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or international equivalent. MD is preferred in cardiology.
• 4+ years Experience in Medical Affairs function
• Consistent record of generating, analyzing, and interpreting clinical trials and published data
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a consistent record and ability to drive results as an effective team member and project leader
• Ability to build partnerships between HQ, International Region and Japan, and affiliates
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to lead multiple projects and products simultaneously to ensure timely, on-target, and within-budget accomplishment of tasks
• Strong sense of ethics and responsibility
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Representing GMA at the relevant Global Program Teams (GPTs) and sub-teams as the Medical Affairs medical guide for the cross-functional group
• As part of the Global Medical Affairs Team, provide expertise for the development of a global strategic and global/regional tactical medical plans to deliver in alignment with the brands strategic objectives in cross-functional teamwork, including budget planning
• Providing strategic mentorship to scientific communication, external medical education, internal medical training, Medical Information, and other functions
• Developing and implementing major registration LCM programs and evidence-generation activities
• Lead phase 3b/4 clinical studies
• Providing medical review of externally sponsored research and internal proposals, including the review of the Final Report
• Serving as the medical guide and resource in support of the therapeutic area, including content development and medical input into regulatory and safety documents
• Establishing strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest and serving as a conduit for the flow of information both out to the medical community and into the company, including the development and execution of Global KOL medical engagement strategy as well as designing and leading global medical advisory boards

What This Job Offers

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