Senior Medical Lead - Rare Disease & Cross-Functional

AstraZeneca Hong Kong Ltd

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 210,000 - 320,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is seeking a Disease Area Medical Lead to drive medical strategy across nephrology, haematology and transplant and to lead a high-performing Medical team. You will translate insights into plans that advance patient care and collaborate across functions to shape priority initiatives.

The role is based in Macquarie Park, Sydney with hybrid working (3 office days per week) and regular travel for field coaching and external engagement.

Qualifications

  • Extensive Medical Affairs experience with portfolio strategy across therapy areas.
  • Demonstrated people leadership and ability to develop MSLs/Medical Managers.
  • Tertiary scientific qualification with strong credibility relevant to the portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and implementation of Medical Affairs plans for the portfolio, aligning priorities with business strategy.
  • Coach and develop MSLs and Medical Managers, establishing accountability and development pathways.
  • Embed Medical Excellence standards and drive AI/digital tool adoption to improve insights and efficiency.
  • Oversee evidence generation, scientific exchange, governance and external expert engagement.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to shape integrated initiatives and Medical Leadership input.

Skills

Medical Affairs
People leadership
Strategic leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Digital health / AI interest

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is seeking a Disease Area Medical Lead to drive medical strategy across nephrology, haematology and transplant and to lead a high-performing Medical team. You will translate insights into plans that advance patient care and collaborate across functions to shape priority initiatives.

The role is based in Macquarie Park, Sydney with hybrid working (3 office days per week) and regular travel for field coaching and external engagement.

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