Join us as a Senior Medical Director at Alexion Iberia, a part of AstraZeneca's Rare Disease division. This role offers an opportunity to provide strategic planning and leadership to Medical Affairs activities in Spain and Portugal. As a member of the Iberia Leadership Executive Committee, you will provide scientific and medical leadership that advances the understanding of the medical landscape in relation to relevant diseases and Alexion products.
Accountabilities: In this role, you will build and continuously develop an in-country medical team in a highly matrixed environment. You will provide direct support to the Country Manager and work collaboratively with all members of the Iberia Leadership Team. Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and executing a country Medical Plan and strategy.Developing external relationships with relevant medical groups.Leading all activities in accordance with local and regional pharmaceutical regulations and Alexion policies.Acting as a speaker in external activities and with media.Essential Skills/Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in medical affairs and leadership roles.Experience in leading teams and managing people in a complex, matrix environment.Product lifecycle management experience preferred.Demonstrated success in managing Medical Affairs teams across therapeutic areas with a comprehensive understanding of the compliance issues concerning Medical Affairs.Orphan diseases knowledge/experience preferred.Good analytical skills as applied to medical, scientific, and technical information.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both local language and in English.Computer skills.Adaptability to multicultural environment.Medical degree (M.D.), experience in clinical practice, and minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.Experience in early and late clinical development.Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively evaluate medical/scientific literature and develop effective medical strategies and communication strategies.Ready to make an impact? Apply now!
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.
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