About AstraZeneca 

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

About the Role

AstraZeneca holds a unique position in CVRM disease, with a range of differentiated medicines both on the market and in development, with an industry leading pipeline. The US Head of Medical – Hypertension is a critical strategic leadership position that reports directly to the VP Medical Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism (CVRM), within the BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit’s US Medical CVRM franchise. The successful candidate will lead a team to shape product and disease area strategies and drive product launches for our novel Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor (ASI) across the life-cycle. 

What you’ll do:
•    Build and Lead the ASI medical team, with accountability for the development and execution of disease area and brand strategies and plans
•    Accountable for disease area and brand budget and resource requirements
•    Partner effectively with the Commercial Lead, role-modelling effective collaboration across the enterprise
•    Understand and communicate the competitive landscape for the brand
•    Effectively act as the key US point of contact for the Global Product Team (GPT)
•    Provide the US viewpoint into life-cycle management/phase IV strategy and study design
•    Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external and internal customers
•    Act as a medical spokesperson in response to media inquiries, as needed
•    Anticipate future trends and needs in the marketplace
•    Coach, mentor and performance manage direct reports and take an active role in succession and talent management.  
•    Create and nurture a team culture that encourages continued growth and recognition
•    Ensure compliance with all AZ corporate policies

Essential Skills/Experience:
•    MD, PhD, or PharmD
•    Medical/clinical/scientific expertise in CVRM 
•    10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs
•    Strategic and innovative thinker with executive presence
•    Experienced team leader, with a track record of establishing high performance teams
•    Demonstrated track record delivering results in a complex matrix environment, building capabilities, and leading large scale impactful medical initiatives.  Experience launching a new product 
•    US Regulatory Strategy Knowledge/Experience, including new product approval, labelling requirements/negotiations
•    Ability to flex between high level strategy and detailed tactics, as required
•    Proven ability to collaborate and build internal and external networks 
•    Persuasive oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver impactful presentations
•    Proven ability to collaborate with individuals of diverse experience and backgrounds, across varying functions, levels within the company, or external organizations, to effectively deliver on goals
•    Strong business acumen, with comprehensive understanding of the U.S. healthcare environment

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.
 

Date Posted

27-Jan-2025

Closing Date

23-Feb-2025Our 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.