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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Medical Affairs Director - US Rare Nephrology

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoston, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must have an MD, PhD, or PharmD-level degree or equivalent.
  • Significant experience in Medical Affairs and/or the biopharmaceutical industry, including development and execution of medical strategy.
  • Deep scientific and clinical expertise with the ability to translate complex data into strategic medical insights.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix environment.
  • Strong understanding of the US healthcare, regulatory, and reimbursement landscape.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, professional societies, and external healthcare stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of the US aHUS strategic medical plan, providing medical leadership, insights, and strategic direction across functions.
  • In partnership with the Executive Medical Director, provide medical strategic and tactical plans for late-phase pipeline programs for Rare Nephrology, future life-cycle management, and potential late-phase pipeline programs in the therapeutic area.
  • Lead assessment of the patient journey and US product strategy development, including harmonization of cross-functional activities involving key opinion leaders.
  • Develop the in-year medical strategy and tactical plan for the US Medical Affairs team for aHUS.
  • Contribute scientific and medical expertise and the US perspective to registration programs, working closely with Global Medical Affairs.
  • Provide medical review and ensure alignment with aHUS and Rare Nephrology strategic areas of interest for Investigator Sponsored Research proposals.
  • Provide medical guidance, as appropriate, regarding scientific communication, internal medical training, external medical education, medical information, continuing medical education, and symposia.
  • Provide strategic medical leadership and appropriate medical input to cross-functional brand strategy.
  • Support the Head of US Rare Hematology & Nephrology with the team’s performance against goals and delivery of US medical plans.
  • Serve as a medical expert and resource within Alexion in support of the therapeutic area.
  • Lead content development and presentations for external medical education programs and other medical initiatives.
  • Develop, conduct, or contribute to therapeutic training programs for Alexion personnel.
  • Establish strategic partnerships with Centers of Excellence and key opinion leaders in areas of scientific interest, serving as a conduit for information flow between the medical community and the company.
  • Work closely with the Field Medical Team, including Medical Science Liaisons and Field Directors, to develop and execute the US key opinion leader medical engagement strategy and develop and implement the field medical strategic plan.
  • Establish and/or enhance partnerships with key academic institutions and develop relationships with key thought leaders.
  • Plan, design, and manage medical Advisory Boards and gather insights from national, regional, and local medical Advisory Boards or other insight-gathering activities.
  • Contribute to collaborations and engagements with professional societies and patient advocacy organizations in the therapeutic area.

Desired Qualifications

  • Nephrology, hematology, or immunology experience.

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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