Global Medical Head, ID & Medical Strategy

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 286,000 - 429,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Global Medical Head – ID to shape product and disease area strategy, drive launches and lifecycle management, and lead evidence generation and education initiatives. The role reports to the VP of Franchise and Medical & Scientific Affairs and requires building a strong network across regions and markets.

With responsibility for strategic direction and external engagement, you will lead a high-performance team, collaborate across functions, and ensure compliant

Qualifications

• MD, PhD or PharmD required.
• 7–10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs at country and global/regional level.
• Experience leading global/regional teams with high performance.
• Strategic, innovative thinker with executive presence.
• Proven ability to drive results in a complex matrix environment and lead large medical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global medical plans, driving evidence and practice change.
• Communicate global strategy to regional/country levels and tailor to needs.
• Collaborate with Medical Excellence, Evidence Generation, Patient Centricity, Medical Information, Publications, and with functions like Commercial and R&D.
• Provide input to Brand Strategic Plan and lifecycle management.
• Ensure operational effectiveness and KPI tracking; budget accountability for the team.
• Coach and mentor direct reports and foster high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Medical Affairs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Global Medical Head – ID to shape product and disease area strategy, drive launches and lifecycle management, and lead evidence generation and education initiatives. The role reports to the VP of Franchise and Medical & Scientific Affairs and requires building a strong network across regions and markets.

With responsibility for strategic direction and external engagement, you will lead a high-performance team, collaborate across functions, and ensure compliant