Hybrid: Rare Disease Medical Lead

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 250,000 - 320,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease seeks a Medical Affairs leader to drive strategic medical plans across nephrology, haematology and transplant. You will lead a high-performing team, translate insights into actions, and partner across functions to advance patient care.

This permanent, full-time role is based in Sydney with hybrid work and regular field engagement. You will guide medical governance, evidence generation and external expert engagement, while embracing AI and digital tools to

Qualifications

Extensive Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry with medical strategy delivery across brands/assets.
Proven leadership of MSLs/Medical Managers with coaching and performance management.
Strong cross-functional leadership and business insight, collaborating with Market Access and to align Medical priorities with business goals.

Responsibilities

Lead creation and implementation of Medical Affairs plans for the portfolio, aligning priorities with brand objectives and strategy.
Coach and develop MSLs/Medical Managers, establishing accountability and development paths.
Embed Medical Excellence standards and enable AI, analytics and digital tools to improve insights and engagement.
Oversee evidence generation, compliant scientific exchange, external expert engagement and governance.
Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Legal, Pharmacovigilance and global teams to drive integrated initiatives.