Therapeutic Area Lead will be responsible for leading the medical-scientific strategy of the Respiratory & Immunology therapeutic area, responsible for CZ/SK medical affairs teams´ development, managing the teams to achieve leadership objectives with a clear patient centric approach, focusing on external scientific partnerships and environment shaping projects, contributing to the clinical development of products and cross-functional collaboration within AstraZeneca.

Key responsibilities:

Leadership, Team Management and People Development

Build, organize and animate a medical TA team of excellence to ensure the success of the Respiratory & Immunology Therapeutic Area portfolio, building and creating a culture of development and fostering an adequate motivation and working atmosphereSupervise direct reports such as Medical Affairs Managers (MAM), Medical Advisors (MA) and/or Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) ensuring integrated and coordinated activities.Lead team performance, using managing and developing tools (activity dashboards, performance reviews, coaching, feedback)Support team development, focusing on the consolidation of its strengths and the strengthening of improvement areas, ensure implementation of Individual Development Plans, develop skills and scientific leadership of the teamSupport talent management

Strategic & Operational Excellence

Define, lead and implement comprehensive and innovative Medical Plans for the Respiratory & Immunology Therapeutic Area portfolio in alignment with global plans and/or regional guidance (incl. planning and delivery of Evidence Plans)Design and validate objectives, plans and budgets of areas under responsibility.Define and implement External Scientific Excellence projectsDevelop high added-value relationships with external experts, scientific societies and health decision makers of the therapeutic area including future perspectivesProject the image and corporate values of AstraZeneca in internal and external interactions

Cross-functional activities

With an entrepreneurial leadership, ensure synergies within Medical Affairs (Global, Europe/CA) and cross-functionality with the transverse teams: Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, SM&M, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Information, Medical Evidence and Training.Active contribution to the Value Team Meetings for indications/brands within respective TA, including analysis or products in development (pipeline) or existing in the portfolio, identifying their potential future use (new indications, etc.) and business opportunities for the companyActive contribution to development and coordinated of cross-functional Brand Plans for Respiratory & Immunology TAEnsure scientific an clinical input into RWE projects and secure alignment with global medical teams

Compliance

Ensures compliance with AZ code of Ethics, Corporate Governance, Audit requirements and other relevant guidelines, codes, policies and proceduresComplies with all relevant People and SHE standards, policies and processesActs to ensure GCP requirements are fully complied with and in line with the local Quality Management System (QMS) SOP and all other AZ policies and StandardsAs Nominated Signatory (if applicable) ensures that all materials and events are in line with internal SOPs, relevant industry codes and local regulationsEnsures that company confidentiality is maintained (e.g. intellectual property, product information)

Personal Development

Continuous development in key areas:Scientific expertise in disease area(s) of company focus; incl. disease state management, AZ products, competitive landscape and emerging therapiesBusiness acumen and strategic thinking; collaborative leadership and management along with advanced strategic thinking within and across field team and TAStrong and effective communication; ability to communicate in a variety of situations with various stakeholders

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Education: Medical education MD, Pharmacist or relevant PhD, MSc (Nature Science education)Experience in pharmaceutical industry for relevant TA (at least 3 years)Therapeutic area knowledgeProven cross functional experience and collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Finance, Business Insights teamsProduct-Life-Cycle-Management and successful Launch-ManagementExperience in cooperation with clinical research and regulatory (national / international)Experience in team Management in a cross functional and matrix settingGood skills in spoken and written EnglishOverall experience within in the innovative pharma industryMultiple therapeutic area knowledgeProven cross-functional experience and collaboration with Patient Advocacy Teams, Digital Communication Teams, Innovation TeamsExperience in externally sponsored research and cooperation with study groupsPostgraduate degree in business or management developmentExperience in all product lifecyclePrevious experience in clinical practice

Date Posted

02-lip-2025

Closing Date

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