Associate Global Medical Director, Haematology, Nephrology and Transplant

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases? As an Associate Global Medical Director, you will report to the Senior Director and play a crucial role in strategic planning, tactical execution, and leadership for haematology, nephrology, and transplant indications. You will provide scientific and medical support with a deep understanding of the medical landscape, supporting the development and implementation of long-term strategies that align with Alexion's overall mission to maximize patient outcomes.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

With supervision from the Senior Director, develop and implement global medical (TA) strategy and plans for GMA activities (pre-launch and post-launch as applicable) for the specified therapeutic area by providing medical leadership, insight and strategy to the TA global medical affairs team across functions and countries globally. Responsible for the following:

• Contributing to the situational assessment and the global product strategy development, including harmonization of activities involving KOLs.
• Contributing to in-year global medical strategy, implementation, and budget plan for global initiatives.
• Providing medical strategic recommendations for in-line life cycle management (LCM) and late phase pipeline programs.
• Contributing to Phase 3b/4 and ESR evidence generation strategy for late phase pipeline and in-line TA programs.
• Providing clear strategic guidance and support to scientific communications, internal medical training, external medical education (CME, Symposia, medical education), Medical Info, GHEOR teams in developing functional plans supporting the global medical strategy.
• Collaborating with the country medical TA lead to ensure local activities are aligned with global medical strategy and that Global Medical is sufficiently aware of country insights and needs. Help ensure alignment between Global and Country Medical Plans.

Serves as the medical expert and resource within ALXN in support of the therapeutic area. Responsible for:

• Contributing to and leading when appropriate content development and presentation for external medical education programs, and other Global Medical initiatives.
• Contributing to and participating in therapeutic training programs for Alexion personnel.
• Medical affairs review of field medical tools, internal commercial training material.
• Contributing to Medical affairs review of reimbursement dossiers.
• Medical affairs review of congress activities.

Establishes strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest and serves as a conduit for the flow of information both out to the medical community and into the company. Responsible for:

• Development and execution of Global KOL medical engagement strategy.
• Providing TA KOL engagement strategy and guidance to country medical teams in developing country KOL engagement plans.
• Establishing and/or enhancing partnerships with key academic institutions and developing relationships with global key thought leaders.
• Planning, designing, and managing global medical Advisory Boards and gathering insights from regional/local medical Advisory Boards.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Must have a PhD, PharmD or MD level degree or equivalent
• 2+ years experience in medical affairs organization (med info, grant processing, field MSL team, KOL management, scientific communications)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven track record to manage different resources and vendor management
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and negotiating skills!
• Adaptability and agility in a dynamic environment with proven track record to work on teams and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective team member and project leader
• Established ability to work with KOLs and HCPs to innovate and challenge the status quo while implementing Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes
• Must demonstrate energy and passion which brings a positive approach to all challenges sense of ethics and responsibility
• Travel required up to 25%
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem-solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience managing different key stakeholders
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel ambitious 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 outstanding and ambitious world.

Joining Alexion means embracing an opportunity where work isn’t ordinary. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and each other. Combined with our brave, pioneering spirit – we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. At Alexion, grow and innovate in a business with a rapidly expanding portfolio. Enjoy the entrepreneurial spirit of a leading biotech while meeting the needs of some of the most under-served patients in the world. You will be empowered with tailored development programs designed not just for skill enhancement but for fostering a deep understanding of our patient's journeys. Supported by outstanding leaders and peers ready to lift you in marketing, compliance, and beyond.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.