Global Medical Director: Baxdrostat Launch Strategy

AstraZeneca GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a senior Medical Affairs leader based in Dubai to unite scientific rigor with commercial strategy for Baxdrostat. You will drive medical strategy, launch readiness, and evidence generation across international markets, coordinating with regional and global teams to ensure compliant, high-impact medical activities.

Lead cross-functional partnerships, build country medical capabilities, and engage external experts to support access and adoption while aligning with regulatory

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline; preferably a doctoral degree such as M.D., Pharm.D., or Ph.D.
• 8+ years of experience in medical affairs including country and leadership experience of strategic medical planning, launch planning and execution
• Proven track record of effectively working and influencing without authority within a matrix organization
• Solid experience in team management and project management. Excellent communication skills
• Therapy area knowledge/experience in biologics
• Extensive experience in collaboration with external parties and managing cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
• Solid business understanding and acumen
• Knowledge of the regulatory and compliance framework in which we operate

Responsibilities

• Asset Launch Leadership: Lead and coordinate prelaunch and launch planning and execution for Baxdrostat across international markets, ensuring medical readiness and high-quality delivery from day one.
• Regional Medical Strategy: Design the regional medical strategy for the portfolio and co-create the regional brand strategy with the Commercial lead, aligning medical and commercial objectives to drive clear outcomes
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Provide expert medical input to Regional Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access to shape evidence plans, value narratives, and policy readiness that accelerate adoption and access
• Capability Building: Enable and influence country medical teams through training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing so they deliver credible, compliant medical communications and activities aligned to brand goals
• Evidence and Education: Develop, manage, and oversee above-country evidence generation, external medical education, and insight-gathering programs to address identified data and knowledge gaps
• External Engagement: Build and maintain strategic relationships with key external experts to inform strategy, elevate scientific exchange, and strengthen advocacy for the asset

Skills

Doctoral degree

Medical leadership

Influence without authority

Team management

Communication skills

Biologics knowledge

External collaboration

Business acumen

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree (M.D./Ph.D.)

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a senior Medical Affairs leader based in Dubai to unite scientific rigor with commercial strategy for Baxdrostat. You will drive medical strategy, launch readiness, and evidence generation across international markets, coordinating with regional and global teams to ensure compliant, high-impact medical activities.

Lead cross-functional partnerships, build country medical capabilities, and engage external experts to support access and adoption while aligning with regulatory