Patient Engagement Lead

AstraZeneca; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Patient Engagement Lead for the Gulf & Pakistan Cluster. This role involves designing and executing the patient engagement strategy, leading initiatives in Medical Affairs, and building partnerships with patient advocacy groups. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Nursing, with a minimum of 4 years in Medical Affairs. Strong project management and communication skills are essential, along with fluency in English. This position is based in Dubai, UAE, and offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ Medical Affairs experience, including 1 year of hands-on execution.
• Strong knowledge of patient interactions and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the patient engagement strategy.
• Implement key patient initiatives for the Medical Affairs function.
• Develop partnerships with patient advocacy groups.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Nursing

Job description

Patient Engagement Lead – Gulf & Pakistan Cluster

Location: Dubai, UAE

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

At AstraZeneca, we communicate and engage with patients to ensure they have positive experiences with our clinical studies, products and services and we gain valuable insights from patients about their disease journey. Join us and help transform patient care across the region. Become a champion for patient engagement and innovation, making meaningful impact on lives.

ROLE SUMMARY

As a Patient Engagement Lead, you will serve as the company’s primary architect of AstraZeneca’s engagement with the patient community and patient support groups across all therapy areas (CVRM, Respiratory & Immunology, Oncology, and Rare Disease) in the Gulf & Pakistan Cluster. You will be at the forefront of patient‑centricity, bridging the company and patient communities, translating insights, co‑creating solutions and leading programs that amplify the patient voice, address unmet needs, and accelerate access to healthcare innovations.

What you’ll do

• Strategy Development: Design and lead the patient engagement strategy aligned with brand and medical plans.
• Program Ownership: Lead and implement key patient initiatives for the Medical Affairs function, including education campaigns, advisory boards, market research, and story‑driven projects.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Orchestrate and guide patient‑related initiatives carried out by other functions (Patient Support Programs, Affordability Programs), ensuring robust governance, compliance, and audit readiness.
• External Relationship Building: Develop impactful partnerships with patient advocacy groups, NGOs, and patient support organisations, creating two‑way dialogue and co‑designed solutions.
• Governance & Excellence: Oversee the execution of priority patient programs, manage third‑party vendors, drive operational excellence, and ensure full compliance with AstraZeneca and industry standards.
• Monitor & Measure: Define relevant metrics, track performance, and report outcomes to senior leadership.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Nursing
• Minimum 4 years’ Medical Affairs experience, including 1 year of hands‑on execution with excellent patient initiatives and compliance experience
• Strong project management, communication and presentation skills
• Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management both internal and external
• Strong matrix leadership experience in governance and orchestration of cross‑functional initiatives
• Strong knowledge of patient interactions and PSP standards, Third Party Risk Assessment and related global standards and industry codes and legislations in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships
• Fluency in English

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

• Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn
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• Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram

Dates

Date Posted: 14-Jan-2026

Closing Date: 20-Jan-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.