AstraZeneca is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, with a broad range of medicines designed to fight disease in meaningful areas of healthcare: cardiovascular, diabetes, respiratory and cancer.

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to achieve our shared goals no matter where you start with us. When we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because an opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial finding those moments and recognising their potential.

As the Medical Affairs Director, you are accountable for the strategic direction, business planning and operational efficiency of your function.

Key Responsibilities

• As part of the Country Leadership Team, establish objectives and strategies in your department, and guide execution plans in alignment with the corporate vision and ambition
• Build scientific leadership through leading the team to provide medical and clinical expertise in key therapy and disease areas
• Ensure adherence to processes and regulations in execution plans
• Represent the company where necessary to engage with Key External Experts (KEEs) and in scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings
• Seek knowledge of global issues and ensure these are incorporated into the overall strategy and execution
• Hire, develop and retain top talents by ensuring rigour in talent reviews and succession planning and in championing people development activities
• Ensure a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance is embedded in all business practices alongside full accountability for effective oversight and transparent upward reporting of compliance status in partnership with Global Compliance

Essential Requirements

• A qualified doctor with extensive experience in Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry
• Deep understanding of the latest medical, scientific and regulatory developments
• You have multiple successful stories of developing people in your team
• You have developed sound and inspirational leadership agility having led multiple aspects of your practice area

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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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.