National Field Medical Leader, Respiratory & TSLP

AstraZeneca plc; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office presence 3 days/week

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a National Liaison Lead to direct a national Field Medical organization, translating breakthrough TSLP science into real-world impact for patients with severe respiratory and inflammatory diseases. You will guide RLDs and the MSL network nationwide and set direction for field teams supporting Tezepelumab across indications.

You will build a high-performing culture, ensure launch readiness, and foster cross-functional partnerships that improve patient outcomes at scale,

Qualifications

• Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience.
• Ability to lead large, geographically dispersed scientific teams.
• Proven capacity to translate medical strategy into measurable field execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide national direction for Regional Liaison Directors (RLDs) and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).
• Translate integrated medical strategy into a coherent field execution plan with regionally relevant objectives.
• Lead field readiness for new indications and emerging TSLP medicines, including training and deployment.
• Balance in-market priorities with lifecycle management and evidence-generation needs.
• Ensure balanced, accurate, compliant scientific exchange with priority stakeholders.
• Synthesize field insights to inform medical strategy and education initiatives.
• Governance and delivery: manage budgets, milestones, risks, and vendor performance with high quality and speed.
• Identify innovative, compliant omnichannel engagement approaches.

Skills

People leadership

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

High travel readiness

Education

MD/DO/PharmD/PhD

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a National Liaison Lead to direct a national Field Medical organization, translating breakthrough TSLP science into real-world impact for patients with severe respiratory and inflammatory diseases. You will guide RLDs and the MSL network nationwide and set direction for field teams supporting Tezepelumab across indications.

You will build a high-performing culture, ensure launch readiness, and foster cross-functional partnerships that improve patient outcomes at scale,