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LocationBaar,Canton of Zug,Switzerland
Job ID R-083658
Date posted 06.26.2020Apply

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Role Summary

• Represents the EU CAN voice for the Immunology product into global, driven by insight from priority markets: To influence global strategy and deliverables for the benefit of EU CAN


• Act as the product lead for EU Leadership Team / regional team


• Define the EU CAN product priorities and MC expectations, support execution with top 8 – 10 countries


• Define and execute above country activity plan to deliver on priorities


• Ensure timely communication to all EUCAN countries on global and regional strategies and deliverables for product launch


• Lead the respective Medical communities to ensure strong network for best practice sharing and collaborative issue resolution


• Define core KPIs and regular monitor performance in top 8-10 markets


• Ensure MC product launch readiness in top 8-10 markets


• Define and manage the execution of secondee and Short-term- assignment opportunities


• Foster ongoing EU talent development within Immunology team

As Regional Medical Director  – Immunology-   you will be accountable for:

Influencing Medical Affairs Strategy

• Influence Global Immunology product strategy/tactics through TACU/GMT ensuring needs of prioritised countries are met


• Ensure GMT input from designated individuals appropriately represents EUCAN needs by focusing on prioritised countries

European TA networking and communication

• Develop Immunology product specific network of people across EUCAN


• Lead internal EU Medical communication for Immunology product (from global or from within region) to key stakeholders (e.g. timely communication of new data, country decisions and/or implications) across entire EUCAN


• Capitalize other Countries’ learnings/experiences by sharing best practices across entire EUCAN

Medical Planning & Execution

• Ensure execution of EU pre-launch and pre-LCM readiness (accountable for core medical KPIs) for Anifrolumab in prioritized markets


• Regular visits/engagement with priority markets to ensure solid understanding of medical challenges/opportunities, team dynamics etc.


• Ensure prioritized countries have appropriate (& globally aligned) local medical plans in place that are being executed effectively


• Define core KPIs and regular monitor performance in top 8 markets


• Ensure appropriate regional medical plan in place (that leverages cross country synergies) and is executed effectively (execution of Advisory Boards, Scientific Exchange Meetings and Speaker Training initiatives for Europe) meeting the needs of prioritised markets

Study Support

• Actively partner with SM&M Regional counterpart to ensure appropriate selection of countries/sites during study feasibility


• Review above country ESR proposals, considering opportunities for ESR cross market synergies

External Relationships

• Identify and manage key EU Regional external experts in alignment with Global/Local


• Support global in AZ relationships with key EU medical societies (as appropriate) and PAGs (including associated congresses)


• People development

People development

• Identify key talent within network and ensure appropriate development through secondments/STAs


• Identify opportunities for capability development (solutions to be executed by Medical Excellence)


• Building a best in class global medical organization to become a respected leader in pharmaceutical industry and the Immunology therapeutic area while cultivating an inclusive high-performance environment that values and leverages diversity.

Experience & Expertise required:

• Mastery expertise and extensive experience of branding medical products within Immunology


• Demonstrate deep scientific expertise about Immunology product and the growing immunology franchise


• Experience in launching a product at affiliate level


• Deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, key competitors and marketplace factors and dynamics


• Extensive experience in a Medical Affairs function within the pharmaceutical industry


• Ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams


• Understanding of the overall drug development process


• Excellent influencing and stakeholder management capabilities


• Experience in working in an international matrix environment, both in in-market and in above-market roles


• Profound knowledge of different types of medical evidence and experience in applying it to the portfolio


• Profound understanding of and experience with market access and regulatory processes


• Track record of building and leveraging external networks

Desirable:

• Qualified Doctor specifically in Immunology field


• Strong Leadership experience gained through previous line management


• Enterprise mindset gained through local and global experience


• Experience in working in a joint venture environment


• Experience working in a global role


• Launch experience in first to market product category

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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