Area Medical Director

Job Title

Area Medical Director

Role Overview

The Area Medical Director is accountable for setting and executing the area-level medical affairs strategy across multiple markets, with a focus on rare and orphan diseases. This role aligns area priorities with Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and regional objectives, identifies and addresses gaps in local and global plans, and ensures scientific leadership, compliance, and operational excellence. Acting as the Rare Disease (RD) Therapeutic Area lead for the region, the role guides local AstraZeneca (AZ) teams, leveraging Alexion’s expertise in rare diseases to enhance medical education, disease awareness, evidence generation, and clinical trial footprint. The Area Medical Director builds and maintains a robust KOL network, leads above-country initiatives, and drives cross-market knowledge sharing to elevate standards and impact across the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Medical Leadership : Develop and execute the area medical affairs strategy in alignment with GMA and regional priorities, grounded in identified gaps across local and global plans. Serve as the RD TA lead for the region, guiding local AZ teams and leveraging Alexion know-how in rare diseases. Lead above-country initiatives to amplify the reach and impact of medical education and disease awareness activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Build strong relationships with regional AZ leadership, local cross-functional teams, GMA, and Alexion Commercial Area Directors to secure medical representation in decision-making forums at area and local levels. Influence AZ counterparts to ensure the right medical focus, resources, and capabilities are in place to execute the rare disease medical strategy. Lead area-level medical initiatives including congress presence, medical education events, advisory boards, publications, and Centers of Expertise scientific programs.
• Medical Execution : Define the medical capabilities required for success in rare diseases and actively contribute to the development of rare disease team members. Establish medical KPIs aligned with strategy and ensure execution through regular reviews with markets. Drive knowledge sharing and best-practice dissemination across markets to improve consistency, quality, and impact.
• Scientific Exchange and External Engagement : Ensure high scientific expertise within Medical teams and actively maintain an area-level KOL network to establish scientific leadership. Identify and drive high-impact initiatives across the area, such as patient support programs, evidence generation activities (e.g., ESRs, RWE studies, observational research), and expansion of the clinical trial footprint in rare diseases.

Experience and Qualifications

Date Posted

05-نوفمبر-2025

Closing Date

14-نوفمبر-2025

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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