Global Medical Affairs Director - Vaccines, Infectious Diseases

Global Medical Affairs Leader/Sr. Leader - Vaccines, Infectious Diseases 

Location:  Barcelona, Spain

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As the Global Medical Affairs Leader/Sr. Leader (MAL), Early Assets, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. 

We are seeking a candidate who has strong technical, scientific and medical knowledge of the brand to drive understanding of the medical strategy across the organisation and to lead medical activities for the brand including advisory boards and symposia to advance clinical practice. 

What You'll Do 

• Design and manage the implementation of the Medical BioPharmaceuticals product strategy globally and regionally 

• Create and develop the strategic direction, business/resource planning, and team leadership on a global level for the product, in collaboration with the Global Medical Head 

• Lead the Global Medical Team (GMT) to ensure global strategy is effectively communicated and executed at regional and country levels and that regional/country needs are appropriately accommodated in global deliverables and drive customer insights and market needs from all countries into Global Product Team for review 

• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration across all Medical BioPharmaceuticals functions (e.g. Strategy & Operations and Medical Evidence) and the Global Product Team (commercial, R&D, regulatory, biostatistics etc) 

• Closely follow medical developments within Therapeutic area and disseminates new information to transform clinical trends and emerging data into new plans 

• Deliver medical plan that drives successful launch of innovative and differentiated new medicines within the TA 

• Support team leader at TA Global Product Team and Global Brand Team 

• Accountable for engaging and cultivating relationships with leading global KEEs to gain: contribution/ participation in advisory boards, greater understanding of the therapeutic area and insights into unmet patient needs 

• Represents AZ at scientific and medical forums, including medical education forums, scientific roundtables, congresses, and symposia 

• Responsible for the co-ordination of Medical Affairs activities including Science Advisory boards 

• Ensuring the alignment of the publication and medical evidence plans to the Medical Strategy and Medical plan 

• Responsible of developing and/or keeping up to date the brand Integrated Evidence Plan  

• Responsible for leading the initial development and ensuring the accuracy of medical promotional materials and communications prior to submission to GMQA (Global Medical Quality Assurance) for the final approval. 

Essential For The Role 

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

• Strong expertise in Infectious Diseases. Experience in persistent viral infections and serious bacterial infections is a big plus. 

• Experienced in global Medical Affairs or similar function and working cross-functionally across a large product team 

• Strong technical knowledge 

• Strong demonstration of strategic and medical leadership prowess at therapeutic area and/or senior leader meetings 

• Strong working relationships with Global leaders in vaccinology/ respiratory medicine/ infectious diseases including KEEs, professional societies, pharmaceutical companies 

• Ability to fluidly flex between high level strategy and detailed tactics as required 

• Strong analytical mind-set and ability to quickly assess large amounts of information and distil into key messages and actions 

•  Integrity and high ethical standards 

Desirable:           

• Board certified or equivalent in immunology, infectious diseases or a related area, with vaccines expertise 

• Experience launching new vaccine/ anti-infective products 

The level of this role will be based on the selected incumbent's level of experience.