Therapeutic Area Lead, CVRM Denmark - Nordic Marketing Company

Therapeutic area Lead Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism - 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 prioritize 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 trail 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
• In depth therapeutic area knowledge across the Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism spectrum 
• Experiences in a senior medical lead role or indirect leadership in medical affairs
• 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 Danish and English.

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.

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

When we at AstraZeneca see the chance to change, we take this opportunity - for every opportunity, no matter how small, can be the beginning of something big. Delivering medicine that changes people's lives is about having an entrepreneurial spirit - finding moments and understanding its potential

So, what is next:

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Great, because we cannot wait to hear from you. Welcome with your application, in English, latest by the 25th of April 2025.

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.