Therapeutic Area Lead Respiratory and Infectious Diseases - Denmark – Nordic Marketing Company

Do you want to transform the lives of patients by taking a vital role in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.

We are looking for a Therapeutic Area Lead (TAL), to lead, develop and support a team of Medical Scientific Advisors. The role requires regular presence in our Copenhagen office, regular travel in Denmark and occasional international congress attendance.

The role

The TAL is a part of the country cross-functional team, and externally secures the success of the team in their medical affairs activities, such as medical and scientific product or disease area discussion, insight gathering, transforming care, congress activities, investigator management, external sponsored research and presentations in a non-promotional scientific context.

This role is responsible for outlining and executing the therapeutic area medical strategy and Medical Activity Plan, and there is clear accountability for clinical trial support and early launch preparation of the extensive pipeline. You translate scientific knowledge and external insights into strategies that support decision making and ultimately business success. The Therapeutic Area Lead reports into the Medical Department BBU (Medical Head BBU Denmark) and does not have commercial objectives or measures.

In addition, you will

• Build and develop a medical team of excellence to ensure the success of the portfolio.

• Support team development, focusing on the consolidation of its strengths and the improvement areas and ensure implementation of Individual Development Plans.

• Active contribution to development and implementation of the cross-functional Business Plan.

• Accountable for clinical trial support and early launch preparations identifying pipeline assets potential future use and business opportunities for the company.

• Scientific Leadership, close work with other collaborators connected to studies, real world evidence and clinical studies to enable Denmark to become an attractive country for study conduct.

In order to succeed

• Preferably Medical education, Pharmacist or relevant PhD, MSc in life science.

• Leadership experience in a previous role, preferably with in Medical Affairs or indirect leadership in Medical Affairs.

• In depth therapeutic area knowledge across Respiratory and Infectious Disease Area spectrum.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Danish Healthcare system, regulatory environment and approval processes.

• Proven cross functional experience and collaboration with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Advocacy.

• Ability to travel to external meetings and congresses.

• Track record of working with Evidence Generation.

• Success of Medical Affairs Plan deliverable including experience of coaching in field.

• Experience from the entire spectrum of drug development relevant for a marketing company.

• Shown success in the majority of marketing company Medical Affairs initiatives (e.g. the Medical Affairs toolbox).

• You will need to have excellent communication and presentation skills, fluent in both written and spoken English and preferably Danish.

I&D

We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We shape the future by spotting scientifically led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalize and scale them. Driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem, we make an impact at every step of the patient journey. Our specialized team of trusted BioPharmaceuticals experts nurtures innovation and experimentation. We thrive on energy and pace, constantly thinking big to answer new challenges. Join us in improving patient experiences and health outcomes.

Welcome with your application, in English, latest by the 5th of October 2025!

Find out more:

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The Nordic Marketing Company

Date Posted

18-sep.-2025

Closing Date

05-okt.-2025

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.