Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming healthcare for patients with autoimmune diseases? As a Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) in Immunology, you will report directly to the Global Medical Head of Immunology and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical strategies for our products. Your expertise will drive ambitious strategies and deliver results through seasoned cross-functional leadership. With a global impact, you'll collaborate across AstraZeneca's enterprise, engaging with teams and partners worldwide to ensure outstanding product launches and innovative solutions. If you have a vision for change and the ability to seize opportunities, this role is your chance to make a significant impact!

Requirements

• First degree e.g. BSc or Masters
• Experience in rheumatology and/or immunology ideally interferonopathies
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in rheumatological or immunological diseases (Medical, Marketing, R&D, Market access roles), or experience working within a relevant health system setting (clinical, pharmacy, pathway design etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership in complex environments; navigated ambiguity to deliver results
• Proven ability to build internal and external networks and collaborate across geographies, cultures, and disciplines, thriving in cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
• Deep healthcare system pathways/market-shaping experience and understanding (e.g. led transformation programs in healthcare systems, driven partnerships from pharma perspective)
• Substantial evidence generation/data expertise, e.g. clinical trial experience (conducted Ph2, Ph3 or Ph4 studies), and/or substantial RWE experience (world-class registry, experience with RWE for label enhancement, practice changing RWD usage)

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral level degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD
• Clinical experience in rheumatology and/or immunology
• Relevant experience operating in regional or global roles
• Relevant experience beyond Medical affairs (e.g. in a marketing/R&D/Market Access role)
• Strong working relationships with global thought leaders, including key experts and opinion leaders, professional societies and other healthcare industries/organizations
• Experience launching new products or indications, or practice change initiatives in the US, China, Japan

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the implementation of product and disease area strategies at a global level, ensuring execution at regional and country levels.
• Develop novel solutions to shape markets in preparation for launch and guide improvements in care.
• Design and leverage high-impact evidence activities to support product strategies and practice change initiatives.
• Optimize communication of data sets and be an ambassador for practice-changing evidence.
• Craft and convey compelling narratives across product and disease strategies, demonstrating strong enterprise leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Engage with global thought leaders, societies, patient organizations, and health systems to optimize patient care.
• Initiate and lead new partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem.

Benefits

• 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