Global Medical Affairs Leader

AstraZeneca; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a Global Medical Affairs Leader to drive hematology-oncology medical strategy and lifecycle planning. Lead global tumor strategies for Lymphoma, Mantle Cell and DLBCL, coordinating with Oncology Medical peers to deliver integrated medical plans and evidence generation across markets.

The role demands strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in plan development, regulatory-compliant communications, and real-world evidence

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a scientific field.
• Significant pharma/biotech or medical experience (6+ years).
• Experience in strategy development and medical plans.

Responsibilities

• Represent Medical vision in internal forums and drive agenda items.
• Lead indication strategy and evidence generation plans across markets.
• Ensure compliant, scientifically accurate medical materials and narratives.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Leadership

Data interpretation

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in a scientific discipline

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Do you haveexpertisein, and interest in for leading Medical AffairsstrategiesinHematology-Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines. Help to advance our pipeline by applyingexpertiseand accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.

A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. AstraZeneca's vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminatecancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work onground breakingscience with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business.

We are seeking a Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) to join us at one of our dynamicGlobal hubs! The GMALwill lead and develop the strategy and lifecycle management of our assets in Lymphoma, particularly Mantle Cell Lymphoma and Diffuse Large B cell lymphoma This position will work closely with Oncology Business Unit (OBU) Medical peers to ensurecreation anddelivery of an integrated strategy and indication medical plans, ultimately having full responsibility for the Multiple Myeloma assets medical plan.

Working in one of our largesttumorfranchises, we are looking for someone who will excel in medical plans creation andexecution,buildmedical evidence generation plans,develop medical affairs capabilities for the medical of the future, bring value to the cross-functional collaborations and be motivated by working with high performing colleagues in an exciting team.

What You'll Do:

Serving asaHematologystrategic leader, accountable for the development anddeliveryof theglobalmedicaltumorstrategy, the key tasks of the GMAL include:

• Representsthe Medical vision in key internal forums (e.g. GPT, MIT), driving agenda items andactioning accordingly

• Lead MIT for core indications or brands and / or Indication lead, responsible for evidence & confidence strategy

• Accountable for independent engagement with senior stakeholder across functions and markets to ensure input and alignment with cross-functional colleagues

• Leads medical plan development in alignment with overarching brand strategy in collaboration with GlobalMedical Integration Team(MIT) and cross functional partners

• Provides strategic input into GPTindicationcross-functional strategy based on Medical and Evidence Generation outputs thatultimately complementthe R&D development plan of priority products

• Responsiblefor the development, direction and implementation of the Evidence Generation Strategyand Medical Affairs studies

• Lead the RWE strategy providing input into concept development ofReal WorldStudies to garner patient experience in areal worldsetting

• Engages cross functionally to gain insight needs, understand the patient journey, and develop a multifaceted tactical plan to deliver, including Advisory boards, KEE 1;1 etc.

• Serve as Strategic Lead for Advisory boards including developing a strategic plan for ad boards, shaping the agendas, and working collaboratively to ensure the right stakeholders are included in discussions to seek insights on the changing medical landscapes and evidence generation activities

• Accountable for ensuring medical material as scientificallyaccuratein line with the agreed scientific narrative/data readouts

• Partners with Oncology Medical Training (OMT) organization to ensure all training needs for internal stakeholders is planned and delivered

• Develops medical education strategy and educationalobjectives,Identifieskey tactical opportunities and measurement of program success

• Accountable for the development of the publications strategy and plan including data analysis and enduring asset strategy

• Responsiblefor budget across medical affairs and capabilities teams for delivery of tactical plan

• Ensures that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with AZ standards, standard operatingproceduresand external regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum ofMaster’sdegree in a scientific discipline or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications and/or significant industry and/or therapeutic experience.

• At least 6 years of senior/specialized experience within pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience

• Significant understanding of the overall drug development process

• Extensive Project/Medical planning experience

• Ability to apply data and insights to priorities medical plans and studies

• Experience of developing strategy and translating strategy into action plans

• Strong customer and communication skills with a strong situational influencing style/ability

• Experience and ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes whilemaintainingeffective, positive organizational relationship

• Expertisein product launches and/or mature brand development

• Experience and strong ability to evaluate, interpret and presenthighly complexdata for a series of studies (prospective and retrospective)

• Strong experience of large market and/or global branding medical drugs within a pharmaceutical industry/oncology setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Scientific degree (MD,PhD, PharmD);this position will focus onLymphomaPreferred3years Global/Regional Medical leadership experience or3+ years in a Senior Leadership Role in a large market

• Country launch experience is preferred

• Experience leading, promoting,motivatingand empowering others toaccomplishindividual, team and organizational objectives

• This position will be based inBarcelona(Spain)

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table?

Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse teamrepresentingall backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Date Posted

03-Nov-2026

Closing Date

13-Nov-2026