Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader - Vaccines & Immune Therapies
AstraZeneca

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader with strong technical, scientific and medical knowledge of the brand. This role is an exciting opportunity to drive understanding of the medical strategy across the organization and lead medical activities for the brand, including advisory boards and symposia to advance clinical practice.

Introduction to role:

As a Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader, you will design and lead the implementation of RSV/hMPV Medical product strategies globally and regionally. You will support the Global Medical Head in building and developing the strategic direction, business/resource planning, and team leadership on a global level for the product. You will collaborate with regions and global commercial organization to implement the medical vaccine launch strategy and ensure flawless execution. You will be responsible for engaging and encouraging relationships with leading global KEEs to gain: contribution/ participation in advisory boards, greater understanding of the therapeutic area and insights into unmet patient needs.

Accountabilities:

- Understand the critical data elements related to assessing the public health value of respiratory viral vaccines, vaccine impact, and ability to interpret data for both AZ RSV/hMPV and competitor vaccines in support of ACIP/NITAG recommendations and launch readiness

- Strong demonstration of strategic and medical leadership prowess at cross-functional team /therapeutic area and/or senior leader meetings

- Highly innovative with the ability to drive a complex and changing environment and effectively manage and resolve issues is required

- Strong working relationships with Global and US leaders in vaccinology / respiratory medicine/ infectious diseases including key opinion leaders, professional societies, pharmaceutical companies

- Strong analytical mind-set and ability to quickly assess large amounts of information

- Global mindset and ability to partner cross culturally/regionally

Essential Skills/Experience

- Doctorate level (MD, PhD or Pharm D or equivalent)

- Demonstrated track record of success within Global and US Medical Affairs or similar function and working cross-functionally across a large product team is required

- Experience with US vaccine launch is highly preferred.

- Strong expertise in vaccinology / immunology /respiratory infectious diseases

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.

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we are a changemaker on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. We are helping to transform healthcare and build pandemic preparedness to protect against future health crises. We are committed to our central role in addressing pandemic and endemic diseases. Our diversity - in culture, language, geography, skills and experience - powers us to serve the global populations we seek to develop medicines for. We optimize the potential of science, engineering next-generation vaccines with the potential to generate effective and long-lasting immune responses. Every action we take is to enhance lives. Our products protect those able to mount their own immune response and those who cannot - ensuring no person is left behind.

Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Join our Vaccines and Immune Therapies team today! Grow in new and unexpected ways. Experience genuine commitment and investment in your development, where you bring your voice and make your mark-a place to learn from the best and grow with ambitious colleagues. Apply now and be a part of the excitement and success of a global team with the brightest minds.

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.

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