Global Medical Affairs Leader, Respiratory Biologics

Location: Gaithersburg

Hybrid: 3 days a week online

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe. 

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.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. 

Role Summary:

Reporting directly to the Medical Head ofTezspire, the GMAL is an importantstrategic businessrole,with the ability to pair their unique medicalexpertisewithinsight from markets, healthcare professionals,patientsand health systems todevelop and executeworld-classmedical strategiesfor AstraZeneca medicines and market-shaping teams,globally. 

Beyond being a key member of theGlobal MedicalTeam(GMT), the GMALactsasastrategicpartner and leaderacross the medical enterprise, R&D and commercial functions. The roleserves as a conduit betweenthe Global Product Team (GPT) andMedical teams in the Regions(US, EU-Canada & International) and major markets, ensuringthe needs of themarketing company affiliates, healthcare professionals and patients are recognisedin ambitious Global product and disease area strategies,and that medical teams around the world are equipped to deliver outstanding product launches, transform health systems,deliver practice-defining studies and real world evidence,andaccelerate delivery of AstraZeneca clinical trials.

Expectations of a GMAL include:

• Launch&Performance:deliveringprerequisites for an outstanding product launch– strategy, scientific narrative,Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)– with anability tocritically assess performance against launchobjectivesand proactivelytakeremedial action

• Scientific Leadership:creating& communicatingworld-class medical content andcompellingsciencenarrativesfor products/market-shaping initiatives

• Innovator:creating new opportunities to drive market growth,identifyingandscaling best-practicesacross countries

• Evidence:shaping/designingevidence needsand clinical studiesto differentiateor expand market access forAstraZenecamedicinesand insupport healthcare change initiatives

• External Scientific Engagement:drive an ambitious external engagementagenda–credibleandknowledgeable with anability to partner with/mobiliseglobal thought leaders, societies, healthorganisationsand health system decision-makers

• Business Partner:Collaborate with otherMedicalfunctions (e.g. Evidence Generation, Medical Information, Publications) as well as cross functionally (e.g. Commercial, Pricing and Market Access, R&D) to drive the delivery of strategically importantMedicalresources as well as scientificallyaccurate& compliant commercial materials 

Essential for the role:

• BSc orMasters in any fieldwith3-5 years of experience inthepharmaceutical industry (Medical, Marketing, R&D, Market access roles),or experienceworkingwithinina relevanthealth system setting(clinical, pharmacy, pathway design etc.)

• Demonstration of strategic and medical leadership prowesspre- and post-productlaunch, includingabilityto define evidence needs, create compelling scientific narratives & strategy, influence &mobiliseothers.

Desirablefor the role:

• Doctoral level degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD

• Expertisein the relevant orrelatedTA

• Experience of delivering results in a complex environment

• Experience launching new products or indications

• Strong working relationships withglobal clinicalthought leaders, professionalsocietiesand other healthcare industries/organizations

• Proven ability to build internal and external networks and to collaborate 

• Evidence generation experience—working on clinical trials or real-world evidence programs

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193,281.60 - $289,922.40 USD Annual and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Are you ready to be part of a talented, cross-functional team working together to improve lives and make the biggest possible impact for patients, science and society?

Apply now!