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 of Tezspire, the GMAL is an important strategic business role, with the ability to pair their unique medical expertise with insight from markets, healthcare professionals, patients and health systems to develop and execute world-class medical strategies for AstraZeneca medicines and market-shaping teams, globally.   

Beyond being a key member of the Global Medical Team (GMT), the GMAL acts as a strategic partner and leader across the medical enterprise, R&D and commercial functions. The role serves as a conduit between the Global Product Team (GPT) and Medical teams in the Regions (US, EU-Canada & International) and major markets, ensuring the needs of the marketing company affiliates, healthcare professionals and patients are recognised in 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, and accelerate delivery of AstraZeneca clinical trials. 

Expectations of a GMAL include: 

• Launch & Performance: delivering prerequisites for an outstanding product launch – strategy, scientific narrative, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – with an ability to critically assess performance against launch objectives and  proactively take remedial action 

• Scientific Leadership: creating & communicating world-class medical content and compelling science narratives for products/market-shaping initiatives 

• Innovator: creating new opportunities to drive market growth, identifying and scaling best-practices across countries 

• Evidence: shaping/designing evidence needs and clinical studies to differentiate or expand market access for AstraZeneca medicines and in support healthcare change initiatives 

• External Scientific Engagement: drive an ambitious external engagement agenda – credible and knowledgeable with an ability to partner with/mobilise global thought leaders, societies, health organisations and health system decision-makers 

• Business Partner: Collaborate with other Medical functions (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 important Medical resources as well as scientifically accurate & compliant commercial materials  

Essential for the role: 

• BSc or Masters in any field with 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical, Marketing, R&D, Market access roles), or experience working within in a relevant health system setting (clinical, pharmacy, pathway design etc.) 

• Demonstration of strategic and medical leadership prowess pre- and post- product launch, including ability to define evidence needs, create compelling scientific narratives & strategy, influence & mobilise others.  

Desirable for the role: 

• Doctoral level degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD 

• Expertise in the relevant or related TA 

• Experience of delivering results in a complex environment 

• Experience launching new products or indications 

• Strong working relationships with global clinical thought leaders, professional societies and 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!