Senior Global Medical Affairs Lead, Cardiovascular Strategy

AstraZeneca plc; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 244,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonus

Equity-based long-term incentive

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

AstraZeneca seeks a Senior GMAL Cardiovascular to lead global medical strategies and guide cross-functional, cross-regional teams to achieve ambitious medical goals.

Reporting to the Medical Head, this role shapes breakthrough evidence generation, leverages digital engagement, and drives collaborations with regulatory, payer, and clinical partners to advance cardiovascular disease programs worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master’s degree or higher with at least 5 years in pharma/healthcare or health-system experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in global healthcare environments, including leading franchises or launches.
• Strong strategic insight into healthcare pathways, regulatory landscapes, and market access.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead global medical strategies and transformative initiatives.
• Own the evidence generation strategy, including clinical trials, registries, and RWE.
• Drive medical evidence communications and digital engagement to shape stakeholder perspectives.
• Build and sustain relationships with global KOLs, societies, regulators, payers, and patient groups.
• Ensure regulatory and scientific compliance across evidence programs.

Skills

Strategy & Transformation

Medical Evidence Leadership

Scientific & Digital Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Insight

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Doctoral-level degree

Job description

AstraZeneca seeks a Senior GMAL Cardiovascular to lead global medical strategies and guide cross-functional, cross-regional teams to achieve ambitious medical goals.

Reporting to the Medical Head, this role shapes breakthrough evidence generation, leverages digital engagement, and drives collaborations with regulatory, payer, and clinical partners to advance cardiovascular disease programs worldwide.