Regional Liaison Director – Respiratory (West)

AstraZeneca

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming respiratory care? As the Respiratory Regional Liaison Director, 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 transform 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. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. At AstraZeneca, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers us to take initiatives and make a real difference in the lives of patients. Our commitment to transforming cancer care through innovative treatments is unwavering. We work holistically from early diagnosis to survivorship, ensuring no patient is left behind. With a focus on precision medicine and curative possibilities, we are shaping the future of oncology treatment. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity and calculated risks, allowing us to lead the next wave of transformation for our patients and business. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team and be part of something extraordinary! Date Posted 17-Dec-2025 Closing Date 04-Jan-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. 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 5 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 Transforming 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%
Ideal location: Western US near major Airport

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development
3-5 years of pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison experience
Minimum of 3 years-experience in Respiratory (academia, pharmaceutical, or other)
Deep understanding of Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin (TSLP), Asthma, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Chronic rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps, and Severe Uncontrolled Asthma

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
Driving performance and business impact.

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