VP, International Medical, BioPharma Business Unit

AstraZeneca; Dubai; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca recherche un VP des affaires médicales pour son équipe internationale, responsable de l'excellence médicale et de la mise en œuvre des priorités médicales. Le candidat idéal possède une expertise clinique approfondie et une solide expérience en affaires médicales, notamment en lancement de produits. Ce rôle exige des compétences en collaboration, communication et gestion budgétaire, avec un profond engagement envers la diversité et l'inclusion.

Qualifications

• Profonde expertise clinique en cardiologie, rein, métabolique, respiratoire ou immunologie.
• Expérience en affaires médicales, développement de produit et gestion de cycle de vie.
• Expérience comme directeur médical de pays ou directeur médical bio-pharma.

Responsibilities

• Développer les capacités des affiliés et l'excellence médicale.
• Collaborer avec les directeurs des affaires médicales pour livrer les priorités de marque.
• Assurer la préparation pour le lancement des produits bio-pharmaceutiques.

Skills

Collaborative/matrix management skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Business acumen

Education

MD or equivalent qualification

Job description

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and collaborating to make the impossible a reality. We focus on science's potential to address unmet patient needs worldwide. We commit to areas where we can truly impact medicine and bring new ideas to life.

We seek AstraZeneca medical network leaders with four core capabilities, serving as role models aligned with our values. These include:

• Building and maintaining deep connections with Medical Practice/healthcare delivery
• Collaborative/matrix management skills, leading diverse groups to achieve shared goals
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for stakeholders; excellent financial, budget, and project management skills
• Business acumen

As VP Medical Affairs International BBU, reporting to the EVP International and dotted line to SVP Biopharmaceuticals Medical, you will be part of the International Leadership Team and the BioPharma Global Medical Affairs Leadership Team. Your key responsibilities include ensuring optimal country execution of medical priorities and partnering with Commercial VPs and AVPs to shape and communicate AstraZeneca's international direction for the BioPharma portfolio.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop affiliates' capabilities and medical excellence to establish medical and scientific leadership
• Lead and collaborate with Medical Affairs Directors to deliver brand and medical priorities
• Provide international medical input into global plans, ensuring strategies meet international needs and are adaptable locally
• Ensure readiness for the launch of emerging BioPharma products
• Partner to accelerate adoption of clinical guidelines and health policies, and to deliver clinical trials in key countries
• Disseminate best practices across regions, especially regarding launches and market development
• Implement activities for evidence generation, including real-world evidence and registries

Accountable for BioPharma Medical budgets and personnel in key markets.

Essential Requirements

• Deep clinical expertise in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic, Respiratory, or Immunology specialties
• Senior Medical Affairs experience, including product development, research, and lifecycle management
• Experience as Country Medical Director or BioPharma Medical Director in at least one medium-to-large market, with product launch experience
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex medical strategies and evidence plans
• Understanding of international regulatory and healthcare environments, including payers
• Established relationships with therapeutic area experts
• Influence skills without authority, engaging senior stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets and financial processes
• Proven leadership in hiring, developing, and retaining talent
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Fluency in English
• MD or equivalent qualification preferred

Date Posted: 11-Jun-2025

AstraZeneca values diversity and inclusion, committed to building an inclusive team representing all backgrounds. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and comply with applicable non-discrimination laws.