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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Medical Director Biopharma

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A medical degree or PhD and recognized scientific expertise in one or more therapeutic areas.
  • Confirmed management experience.
  • Strategic vision and a good understanding of the pharmaceutical environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of the French healthcare system and its specific characteristics.
  • Excellent understanding of market access issues.
  • Ability to address a diverse portfolio and build a coherent medical vision across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Ability to work in an international, matrixed, and highly cross-functional environment.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and adaptability.
  • Fluent English.
  • Ability to manage varied matters simultaneously, bring teams together, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the Biopharma France medical strategy for the relevant therapeutic areas, aligned with Group direction and subsidiary priorities.
  • Lead medical and scientific plans by defining communication approaches and ensuring the medical quality of content, scientific programs, and medical-marketing activities.
  • Contribute to clinical development by identifying new study opportunities, including observational and Phase III and IV studies, overseeing their proper execution, and strengthening France's participation in international programs.
  • Support market access strategies by providing medical expertise for product transparency and listing processes in collaboration with Market Access teams.
  • Represent AstraZeneca with key healthcare stakeholders, including authorities, experts, scientific societies, academia, and professional organizations, and speak at scientific congresses.
  • Manage and develop the Biopharma medical team by setting priorities, supporting skills and talent development, and managing departmental resources and budgets.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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