Rare Disease Medical Lead & Strategy Leader

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease in Australia, is seeking a Medical Affairs leader to drive strategy across nephrology, haematology and transplant. You will lead a high-performing Medical team, translate insights into strategic plans and influence patient care with cross-functional collaboration.

This permanent, full-time role is based at Macquarie Park, Sydney with hybrid work (3 days in office) and regular travel for field coaching and partner engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated people leadership, developing MSLs and Medical Managers.
• Tertiary scientific qualification with strong credibility relevant to the portfolio.
• Strong business insight and cross-functional leadership, partnering with Market Access.
• Experience applying Medical Excellence standards, governance and compliant scientific engagement.
• Interest in AI, digital innovation and willing to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Affairs plans for the portfolio, aligning priorities with brand objectives and broader business strategy.
• Coach and develop MSLs and Medical Managers, creating clear accountability and development pathways.
• Embed standards and approaches aligned with Medical Excellence, strengthening scientific acumen and execution.
• Champion responsible use of AI, analytics and digital tools to improve insights and efficiency.
• Oversee evidence generation, compliant scientific engagement and external expert engagement.
• Partner across Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Legal, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Operations, Corporate Affairs and global teams.

Skills

Medical Affairs leadership

People leadership

Strategic medical planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific credibility

Education

Medicine / Pharmacy / PhD / Master’s

Tools

AI awareness

Job description

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease in Australia, is seeking a Medical Affairs leader to drive strategy across nephrology, haematology and transplant. You will lead a high-performing Medical team, translate insights into strategic plans and influence patient care with cross-functional collaboration.

This permanent, full-time role is based at Macquarie Park, Sydney with hybrid work (3 days in office) and regular travel for field coaching and partner engagement.