Department: Biopharmaceutical Medical (BPM) Function: Biopharmaceutical Business Unit (BBU)  

Reports To: Head of External Scientific Engagement (ESE)

Location: Gaithersburg, USA or Boston, USA 

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceuticals business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

The External Scientific Engagement Director is a strategic medical leader across the BioPharmaceutical Medical (BPM) Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) organization, who drives external partnerships with key external experts (KEEs) and scientific societies to improve healthcare delivery and patient care around the world.   The ESE Director is a key partner within and across brand / disease area teams, working cross functionally with strong communication skills to support the CVRM portfolio and addressing unmet medical needs through our CVRM external engagement strategies.   

Main duties and responsibilities:  

Drive partnerships with scientific societies and healthcare system decision makers to improve healthcare delivery around the world, both from a brand specific and CVRM-wide perspective. 

Identify and lead strategic engagement plans with KEEs and develop experts who can participate in global, regional and local medical activities outlined in the CVRM Strategic Plans. 

Work within the Medical affairs team to develop and execute impactful medical education that includes new clinical evidence, RWE, and guideline recommendations to increase HCP confidence in our CVRM portfolio and improve patient outcomes.  

Strategically drive external initiatives through grants and sponsorships that support patient engagement, disease state education, policy issues, that are aligned with franchise and business ambition.  

Support clinical guideline mapping across the CVRM space, along with preparation and communication around key updates.  

The above outlines main responsibilities however they are not limited to these and may be adjusted depending on needs of the business.  

Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience 

Bachelor’s and advanced degree (MS, MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) preferred 

Experience within the biopharmaceutical industry (ideally >5 years), within externally-facing or Medical Affairs positions  

Understanding of healthcare systems and experience in partnering and collaborating with external healthcare professionals and/or scientific societies 

Demonstrated track record in delivering new solutions and driving across cross functional teams   

Good scientific knowledge experience in CVRM diseases preferred  

Skills 

Advanced organisational skills and ability to work in a highly matrix environment with ability to timely manage multiple projects and manage many cross functional stakeholders  

Must exhibit leadership skills, ability to perform in fast paced environments and ability to influence without authority 

Proven ability to engage, influence and build effective relationships with KEEs, across functional and geographic boundaries to drive the Medical Educational strategy 

Understanding and ability to navigate the external healthcare system with KEEs, scientific societies, and healthcare professionals 

Enthusiastic, resilient, and flexible approach to work.  Able to think innovatively and operate without clear answers in place 

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English with ability to present in front of external and internal stakeholders 

High ethical standards 

 

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Date Posted

13-Nov-2024

Closing Date

26-Nov-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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