BiopharmaceuticalsMedical (BPM) ensures the best patient outcomes by providing healthcare decision-makers around the world with the evidence and confidence they need on AstraZeneca (AZ) therapies and supports our internal stakeholders with medical insight andexpertise BPM provides medical leadership with market participation and connectivity while alsoimpactingthe life cycle planning and execution of all our products. BPM aims to lead AZ in achieving scientific leadership, beinga great placeto work, and keeping patients at the core of everything we do.

Reporting directly to the Head ofExternal Scientific Engagement, the GMALExternal Scientific Relations (GMAL ESR)isa key strategic business roleworking across the TA, with the ability to combine their unique medical expertise with insights from markets, healthcare professionals, patients, and health systems to develop and execute world-classexternal engagementstrategies for AstraZeneca medicines and market-shaping teamsglobally

As a key member of the Global Medical Team (GMT) within a specific brand and/or disease area, the GMALESRserves as a strategic partner and leader, working across the medical enterprise, R&D, and commercial functions. The GMALESRis pivotal inshaping and communicating the external AstraZeneca persona within a specific disease area, ensuring alignment to the needs ofthe brands,marketing company affiliates, healthcare professionals, and patients through ambitious globalexternal engagementstrategies.By conducting world-class scientificengagement,the GMALESRenables affiliates worldwide to deliver outstanding product launches, transform health systems, conduct practice-defining studies and real-world evidence initiatives, and accelerate the delivery of AstraZeneca clinical trials.

KeyExpectations of a GMALESR; a successful GMAL will

Global Guideline Strategic engagement and pull through:

• Leadthecrossfunctional Guideline Steering committee andTA activities to informglobal guidance with AstraZeneca aligned evidence

• Lead thecreationofstrategic guidelineengagementplansanddelivery ofaclear preferred AZ evidence-based guideline scenario

• Createevidence generation plansin conjunction with evidence teamto address guideline needs

• Lead AZ internal review and response to newly published global guidance

• Drive global guideline pull through to marketsincluding partnerships with scientific societies on implementation

• Work with global guideline committees toidentifyand implement ways to drive GDMT

World Class KEE Partnership and Collaboration 

• Ownand leadTAstrategic long term KEE engagementstrategythat deliversonAZ globalobjectivesand KEEs own needs and requirements

• Own strategic KEE mapping and allocation of KEEs(including digital influencers, rising stars, involved in guidelines, centres of excellence, KEEs with policy interests, etc.)across BBU to ensureoptimalengagement,diversityand inclusion

• Driveimmersion ofglobal KEEs in pipeline development across R&D

• Work with MCs toprogressregional andlocal KEEs intoglobal KEEs through integration into global activities,

• Proactivelyidentifydevelopment of ‘next generation’and novelKEEsto address future strategic needs (AI, GDMT, Policy)

• Identifypotential trialist KEEs and clinical trial recruitment opportunities aligned to R&D needs

Development of Strategic Partnerships and collaboration:

• Pro-activelymanage strategic partnerships and collaborations to further AstraZeneca strategic priorities and delivermaximumROI

• Actively work with societies to create mutual awareness and alignment with current and future AZ TA strategic priorities including identifying opportunities to enhance the Transform Care agenda

• Ownership of keyglobal society relationships (executive and the Board) including oversight and co-ordination of all AZsociety interactions to ensure consistency and a coherent messaging

• Identifyand implement novel research collaboration opportunities with external parties to enhance AZ strategic priorities

• Lead cross-TA collaborations committeetomaximisecollaboration ROI

Shaping the AstraZeneca External Persona:

• CoordinateAZinteractionswith the external world to create scientific leadershipand shape AZ persona based on AZ strategic priorities

• Providestrategic guidance to internal TA stakeholdersacross BBU functionson external stakeholders’ priorities and unmet needs

• Ensuretimelydirectand indirectexternal input into external scientific and medical narratives

• Act as the known conduit for the external world to access AstraZeneca for scientific engagement and resource

• Ensure AZ external persona is pulled through atcore congress group to deliver fully aligned, strategically coherent congress presence to maximize ROI

• Identifyand develop opportunities to deliver innovative external engagement activitiesincluding medical education initiatives

Essential for the role

• Sciencedegree with 5-10years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical, Marketing, R&D, Market access roles), or experience working within a relevant health system setting (clinical, pharmacy, pathway design,etc.)+ 3-5years experiencein the pharmaceutical sector.

• Demonstration of strategic leadershipandprowesspre- andpost-product launch, including theability to definestrategicneeds, create compelling narratives & strategy to deliver on those.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and compelling value propositions for patients, payers, and providers.

• Demonstrable stakeholder matrix management skills, the ability to influence across geographical, cultural,functionaland hierarchical boundaries in the internal and external environment

• A drive for results – the ability to drive step changes in the performance of others and inspire commitment beyond your immediate circle of influence

Desirablefor the role

• Master’sdegree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in a relevant discipline.

• Recognizedexpertisein the relevant or related therapeutic area.

• Experienceoperatingsuccessfully in complex, matrixed organizational environments.

• Successfultrack recordof launching new products or indications.

• Established relationships with global clinical thought leaders, professional societies, and healthcare organizations.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 193,281.60 - 289,922.40 USD Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.