Rare Diseases Launch Excellence & Training Lead (Andean)

AstraZeneca plc; Bogotá; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Rare Disease Launch Excellence & Training Manager for the Andean Cluster (Colombia, Peru & Ecuador). You will lead end-to-end launch planning, orchestrate cross-functional teams across Medical, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Finance and Operations, and strengthen commercial capabilities to maximize patient impact.

You will establish launch readiness KPIs, adapt global frameworks to regional realities, and drive training strategies for current and future

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Track record of successful pharmaceutical product launches.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from planning through execution.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical launch ecosystem and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across assets and countries.
• Advanced English and Spanish proficiency.
• Digital skills in Teams, Copilot, AZChatGPT, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Launch Excellence for Rare Diseases across the Andean Cluster.
• Orchestrate cross-functional launch teams with clear milestones and ownership.
• Lead early launch assessments and identify risks, dependencies, and decisions.
• Adapt global frameworks to Colombia, Peru and Ecuador and asset needs.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and readiness indicators; drive corrective actions.
• Lead commercial capability and training strategy for the Andean Rare Diseases Unit.
• Ensure timely and compliant readiness with Medical, Marketing, Market Access and regional teams.
• Promote AI-enabled ways of working to enhance planning, insights and content.
• Act as strategic partner to RDU Director and leadership on readiness and risks.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, agility and disciplined execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Problem solving

Influence in matrix organizations

Education

University degree (Business, Engineering or Life Sciences)

Tools

Teams

Copilot

AZChatGPT

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Rare Disease Launch Excellence & Training Manager for the Andean Cluster (Colombia, Peru & Ecuador). You will lead end-to-end launch planning, orchestrate cross-functional teams across Medical, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Finance and Operations, and strengthen commercial capabilities to maximize patient impact.

You will establish launch readiness KPIs, adapt global frameworks to regional realities, and drive training strategies for current and future