Global Product Leader, Late CVRM – Weight Management

AstraZeneca • Cambridge, MA

10d • $251,610 - $377,416 • Hybrid

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking an inspiring leader with extensive experience in late-stage drug development to join the Late R&D, CVRM team as Global Product Leader, Late CVRM, Weight Management. This role is responsible for crafting and executing a successful strategy for late-stage weight management projects, aligned with the overall franchise strategy throughout the asset lifecycle. The position calls for a forward-thinking leader who can adeptly manage an increased pipeline, incorporate AI innovations, and foster speed and communication skills within the team. The role reports to the Franchise Head of Weight Management in late CVRM and is placed at one of AstraZeneca's R&D sites in Boston, MA, Gaithersburg, MD, or Gothenburg, Sweden.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including being a key member of a GPT and interactions with executive leadership.
• Significant expertise in drug development processes, specifically the design of development strategies that incorporate regulatory, commercial, and external insights.
• Strong business acumen, with credibility among key opinion leaders, payers, and scientific communities, with specific and relevant therapy area expertise.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at high levels with both internal and external stakeholders, simplifying complexity to drive performance and decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams within a highly matrixed environment, ensuring high team effectiveness through collaboration, influence, and coaching.

Nice To Haves

• PhD and/or MD degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and drive strategic and scientific value creation, including development and approval of assets, integrating diverse internal and external perspectives.
• Partner with the Commercial representative to evaluate and deliver optimal commercial strategies to maximize value.
• Development and delivery of the Target Product Profiles (TPP) and Target Product Claims (TPC) for the asset.
• Develop business cases for governance endorsement.
• Collaborate closely across all R&D and commercial functions within AstraZeneca.
• Execute governance-approved business cases within scope on time, cost, and quality, working with the Franchise Head to resolve issues.
• Innovate and explore novel methods to accelerate dyslipidemia FDC development, leveraging new opportunities and prioritization within the franchise to maximize its value.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks, opportunities, and strategic issues, escalating to the franchise head as necessary.
• Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team focused on the delivery of the asset objectives.
• Drive effective decision-making and project delivery through agile sub-teams.
• Cultivate talent within the team to foster global leadership potential.
• Foster a biotech-like team culture that embraces challenge, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure governance and compliance by safeguarding AstraZeneca’s rights, data, and intellectual property while ensuring that all GPT activities are conducted in line with the AZ Code of Ethics and relevant AZ policies, including compliance with ethical business practices.
• Coordinate all external communications and publications related to the FDCs in alignment with the franchise strategy.
• Support the Global Franchise head with the development and execution of the publication and PR strategy for the product.
• Approve all external information on the product, including publications, regulatory documents, and clinical trial registers.
• Manage and protect the Intellectual Property (IP) assets of the products in consultation with IP and legal experts, including leadership of the Patent, Regulatory, and Legal Defense Team.
• Lead cross-functional issues management teams and prepare for Advisory Committee meetings.
• Engage with executive management and senior leaders, including AstraZeneca’s Senior Executive Team, to steer project success.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior