Regional Liaison Director – ATTR (WEST)

AstraZeneca

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About The Position

Regional Liaison Director – ATTR Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming cardiovascular and renal care? As the ATTR Regional Liaison Director (RLD), you'll be at the forefront of executing Medical Affairs strategies that align with our business objectives. You'll lead and manage a dynamic Field Medical Affairs team, driving innovation and collaboration to support therapeutic area and brand medical plans. Your leadership will ensure that our Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team delivers impactful clinical outcomes that advance patient care. Accountabilities: In this pivotal role, you'll guide the collection of medical insights and communicate actionable items to internal stakeholders. You'll lead change initiatives in the field, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Your responsibilities include managing direct reports, recruiting, hiring, and retention, as well as facilitating scientific training and professional development. You'll oversee team financial resources and ensure compliance with guidelines and policies, all while driving performance and business impact. Why AstraZeneca? When we put diverse cross-functional teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. With opportunities to shape medical practices and contribute to groundbreaking changes in cardiorenal treatment strategies, you'll find yourself immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. Our commitment to improving patients' lives drives us to leverage science and technology efficiently. Here, you'll be part of a thriving team that encourages development without borders. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey! AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Bio-Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, PA/NP or equivalent degree or experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry preferably leading Field Medical Affairs teams or as member of a Field Medical Affairs team with strong leadership capabilities preferably in the Health System space
• Experience in product launch development and execution
• Experience with product strategy development and execution
• Experience working in an account base setting partnering with Payer Medical, Commercial Account Directors, and other internal matrix partners
• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication
• Enthusiasm for coaching to and contributing to Advancing Patient Care in Health System Accounts
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Thorough knowledge of FDA requirements
• Basic knowledge/understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel > 50%

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development
• 3-4 years of pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison experience
• Minimum of 3 years-experience in Cardiovascular/Renal (academia, pharmaceutical, or other)

Responsibilities

• Guide the collection of medical insights and communicate actionable items to internal stakeholders.
• Lead change initiatives in the field, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Managing direct reports, recruiting, hiring, and retention, as well as facilitating scientific training and professional development.
• Oversee team financial resources and ensure compliance with guidelines and policies, all while driving performance and business impact.

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
• short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees