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Associate Global Medical Director, Metabolics Plus

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Boston, MA

Employer:  AstraZeneca
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

This is what you will do:

The Global Associate Medical Director will contribute to the development and execution of the strategy in Bone & Rare Endocrinology by providing strong scientific and medical expertise with an in-depth understanding of the disease area and unmet medical needs, consistent with the GMA's mission to maximize patient outcomes and advance the evidence-based medical standard of care. This role will require cross-functional collaboration with global medical and development teams, marketing, regulatory teams as well as teams in key markets.

You will be responsible for:
  • As part of the Global Medical Affairs Team, provide expertise for the development of a global strategic and global/local tactical medical plans to deliver in alignment with the brands strategic objectives in cross-functional collaboration, including budget planning
  • Developing and executing major registration LCM programs, phase 3b/4 clinical studies and other evidence generation activities, including the registries
  • Providing medical input into scientific communication activities, external medical education, internal medical training, Medical Information, and other functions
  • Serving as the medical expert and resource in support of the therapeutic area, including content development and medical review of the regulatory and safety documents
  • Providing medical review of externally sponsored research and internal proposals
  • Establishing strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest and serving as conduit for flow of information both out to the medical community and into the company, including development and execution of Global KOL medical engagement strategy as well as designing and managing global medical advisory boards

You will need to have:
  • Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
  • Experience in Medical Affairs function (2+ years)
  • Proven ability to generate, analyze and interpret clinical trial and published data
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Problem solving and organizational skills
  • Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results
  • Ability to build partnership between HQ and affiliates
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
  • Strong sense of ethics and responsibility
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment with flexible arrangements. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:
  • Experience in rare bone and endocrine disorders

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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