Regional Liaison Director, Renal

AstraZeneca

11d•$211,111 - $316,666•Remote

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming cardiovascular and renal care? As the Renal 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. 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. 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.

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.
Manage direct reports, including recruiting, hiring, and retention.
Facilitate scientific training and professional development for the team.
Oversee team financial resources.
Ensure compliance with guidelines and policies.
Drive performance and business impact.
Execute Medical Affairs strategies that align with business objectives.
Lead and manage a dynamic Field Medical Affairs team.
Drive innovation and collaboration to support therapeutic area and brand medical plans.
Ensure the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team delivers impactful clinical outcomes that advance patient care.