Job Description

Role Purpose

The Business Unit Director, Rare Diseases (RD) is a key member of the Korea Country Leadership Team, accountable for accelerating growth, delivering successful launches, expanding patient access, and strengthening AstraZeneca’s leadership in Rare Diseases (RD)

The role combines commercial leadership with enterprise leadership - driving business performance while building organizational capability, developing future leaders, fostering a high-performance culture, and shaping the long-term success of AstraZeneca Korea.

Key Accountabilities

1. Drive Business Growth & Market Leadership

• Deliver sustainable growth, market leadership, and strong financial performance across the RD portfolio.
• Develop and execute strategies aligned with local, regional, and global priorities.
• Identify growth opportunities and mitigate business risks.
• Advise the Country President and Leadership Team on strategic priorities and investments.

2. Lead Launch Excellence & Innovation

• Lead successful launches and cross-functional execution.
• Accelerate patient access and adoption of innovative medicines.
• Advance omnichannel and digital capabilities.
• Foster innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

3. Build High-Performing Teams & Culture

• Create an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Develop leadership capability and succession pipelines.
• Coach and mentor future leaders.
• Champion AstraZeneca values and leadership expectations.

4. Lead Across Enterprise

• Contribute as a member of the Korea Leadership Team.
• Build strong cross-functional and external partnerships.
• Drive collaboration that maximizes patient impact and business performance.

5. Shape the Future

• Lead transformational initiatives and future-readiness efforts.
• Identify new growth opportunities within and beyond RD.
• Contribute to the long-term strategic direction of AstraZeneca Korea.

Experience & Capabilities

• Significant pharmaceutical leadership experience with a strong commercial track record.
• Proven success leading high-performing teams and launching innovative medicines.
• Demonstrated success in shaping healthcare policy and driving advocacy strategies
• Strong strategic, analytical, and business acumen.
• Experience leading transformation and change.
• Ability to influence across complex matrix organizations.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems and market access.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High standards of integrity and accountability.
• Fluent English; Korean proficiency preferred.

Leadership Profile

• Visionary leader
• Culture builder
• Developer of talent and future leaders
• Enterprise thinker
• Courageous decision-maker
• Collaborative leader
• Innovation champion
• Role model for AstraZeneca values

Success Measures

• Sustainable business growth and market leadership.
• Successful execution of strategic launches and growth initiatives.
• Increased patient access to innovative medicines.
• Strong talent development and succession outcomes.
• High employee engagement and performance culture.
• Enterprise impact and cross-functional collaboration.
• Long-term value creation for AstraZeneca Korea.

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Date Posted

08-7월-2026

Closing Date

30-7월-2026

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.