Global Product Leader - Calquence

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. We are focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. As complex, senior and highly visible roles in our company, Global Product Leaders (GPLs) are aligned to, and responsible for, the stewardship of leading medicines in our portfolio. They are responsible for leading the cross-functional Global Product Team to deliver the integrated global product strategy, inclusive of clinical development, medical, regulatory, and integrated commercial plans.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or masters in life sciences
• 15+ years of pharmaceutical experience including in-depth Haematology knowledge
• Global cross functional leadership, ideally in both global R&D and commercial or medical setting
• Inspirational, empowering leader in a strategic multifunctional environment
• Strong decision-making capabilities and understanding how to work with a cross-functional teams to gather appropriate inputs, challenge ideas, and come to clear decisions
• Excellent scientific and clinical acuity – understands the full value change of medicine and translational science
• Has influenced significant functional investment decisions.
• Encouraged and influenced without direct authority to deliver positive patient outcome.
• Has led sophisticated projects with ambitious achievements in fast paced circumstances
• Proven track record of achieving results through others, as well as coaching and developing impactful team members.

Nice To Haves

• Scientific or medical degree, potentially coupled with marketing or commercial experience and/or degrees.
• Sub-team leader and worked in a Global Product Team (Early or Late stage) as a core team member
• Drug development and regulatory/filing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) which together defines and drives the strategic direction of the medicine, ensuring scientific value creation across the lifecycle including clinical development, regulatory approvals, product launch/commercialization and lifecycle management.
• Is the single point of contact for the asset, working in collaboration with a cross-functional GPT and disease strategy teams within R&D.
• Is accountable for the assigned asset or indication strategy and its execution including Target Product Profile (TPP), investment decisions and agreements with the business.
• Ensures cross-functional alignment of Development, Commercial and Operational strategies and delivery of the indication (or asset) clinical program.
• GPL is accountable and endorses recommendations on behalf of the GPT, while GPT members may have responsibility for key deliverables (e.g. PTRS).
• Elevates identified risks/opportunities for indication program to Franchise Team / LSPC.
• Is a role model and an ambassador for the brand and for AZ with our internal partners and external collaborators, with representatives from the scientific community and health authorities, and in any interactions with health care practitioners and patients.
• Is entrepreneurial in problem solving and maximizes opportunities for the brand through shaping and driving ambitious and deliverable product strategy.
• Ensures appropriate Governance and Compliance and protects AZ’s Rights, Data and Intellectual Property.
• Builds and effectively leads high performing cross-functional teams.
• Speak up and challenge, always towards better outcomes and towards integrity, enabling growth of the organization, team and individuals.
• Enthusiastically embrace the diversity of healthcare ecosystems as significant opportunity.
• Relate and connect deeply with various KEES, healthcare systems and large markets in order to deliver direction and support.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
• Eligibility to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles)
• Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees