Immunology Medical Strategy Lead

AstraZeneca plc; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Mexico City is seeking a Medical Manager to develop and deliver the local Medical Plan, aligning with therapy area strategy and supporting pre-launch and post-launch activities. You will ensure compliance with local medical requirements for brand materials, mentor junior Medical Affairs colleagues, and lead data-driven medical insights to influence brand strategy.

This hybrid role requires strong strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in medical

Qualifications

• Scientific degree or master’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Strategic thinking and strategic planning skills.
• Extensive Medical Affairs experience in pharma; 4+ years in field medical affairs.
• Strong understanding of medical, clinical development, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong scientific skills, medical communication and science acumen.
• Excellent project management and presentation skills.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder management across internal and external partners.
• Understanding of business principles and pharmaceutical industry dynamics.
• Advanced analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Solid understanding of local regulation and medical, clinical development, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and lead a matrix cross-functional environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive medically led/co-led initiatives with cross-functional teams to address gaps and support therapy area plans.
• Design, implement, and oversee real-world evidence (RWE) projects with rigorous methodology.
• Interpret and communicate RWE findings to support medical and commercial strategies.
• Establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive medical inputs.
• Lead educational initiatives, developing clinical support tools and scientific expertise.
• Showcase impact of initiatives and drive improvements in patient outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Medical communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Business acumen

Regulatory understanding

Interpersonal skills

Education

Scientific degree or master's degree in a scientific discipline

Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline (desirable)

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Mexico City is seeking a Medical Manager to develop and deliver the local Medical Plan, aligning with therapy area strategy and supporting pre-launch and post-launch activities. You will ensure compliance with local medical requirements for brand materials, mentor junior Medical Affairs colleagues, and lead data-driven medical insights to influence brand strategy.

This hybrid role requires strong strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in medical