Medical Director, Hypoparathyroidism, US Medical Affairs - AstraZeneca GmbH

Reporting to the Senior Medical Director, Rare Metabolics, the Hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT) Medical Director will contribute to planning the execution, and leadership in HypoPT within the US Medical team. This individual will provide a scientific and medical perspective with an understanding of the HypoPT medical landscape. The Medical Director will support the development and implementation of strategies for current and potential assets, aligning with Alexion's strategy and ensuring collaboration at the US level. Additionally, this role will work with Global Medical Affairs counterparts and leadership to support Alexion's mission to enhance patient outcomes by continuously advancing the evidence-based medical standard of care.

Accountabilities:

The Medical Director will develop and facilitate the implementation of the medical strategic plan for US Medical Affairs (USMA) activities (pre-, peri-, and post-launch) by providing medical leadership, insight, and strategy to the USMA team across functions.

Responsible for the following:

• Supporting the development and implementation of the US strategy and plan for USMA activities
• Developing strategy and plans for the USMA team
• Supplying scientific and medical foresight to registration programs working closely with GMA
• Providing medical review and assurance of alignment with HypoPT strategic areas of interest for Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) proposals.
• Providing medical mentorship, as appropriate, regarding scientific communication, training, education and information.
• Supplying medical perspective to commercial strategy as appropriate.
• Supporting TA lead with team’s performance in terms of goals and delivery of US medical plans.
• Medical expert and resource within Alexion in support of the therapeutic area.
• Leading content development and presentation for external medical education programs and other medical initiatives.
• Developing, conducting, or contributing to therapeutic training programs for Alexion personnel.
• Establishing strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest and serving as a conduit for information flow both out to the medical community and into the company.
• Establishing and/or improving partnerships with key academic institutions and developing relationships with key thought leaders.
• Planning, crafting, and leading Advisory Boards and gathering insight.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Must have a PhD or PharmD level degree or equivalent
• Confirmed experience in Medical Affairs function or other relevant industry functions
• Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional environment, both internally and remotely
• Standout colleague with ability to advise and empower a team, including remote personnel
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective team member and project leader
• Proven track record to lead budget and resources
• Strong scientific, clinical, and intuition for business
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and negotiating skills
• Travel required up to 25%

The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. 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.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• MD (preferred) or equivalent - Endocrinology would be a plus
• 5 years experience in Medical Affairs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Must demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm which brings a positive approach to all challenges
• Strong sense of ethics and integrity

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

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