Job Description

The Regional Medical Advisor PipelineDirector(RMAP),is a vital part of Global DRS, serving as a field-based scientific resource responsible for the external scientific engagement (ESE) strategy for designated programs within a Therapeutic Area (TA) in their region,as well ascollaborateon the cross-program scientific engagement needs for the TA

Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, the RMAP will work on designated trials and cross-program scientific engagement needs. The RMAP willestablishand maintain relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) within a specific region to advise on Alexion’s clinical development strategy and trial execution within a TA.

Reporting directly to the Global/TA Head of External Scientific Engagement, the RMAP will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful performance of clinical trials, supporting activities such as early insight collection, guiding feasibility, and enhancing trial recruitment and retention.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Regional ESE Strategy

• Primary responsible for the overall scientific engagement (ESE) strategy within a Therapeutic Area (TA) in their region.

KEE Partnerships

• Establishing long-term partnerships with Key Experts.

Clinical Trial Support

• Inform identification of potential sites and investigators for clinical trials.
• Drive scientific engagement initiatives to enhance recruitment and retention.

Scientific Exchange

• Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical and scientific expertise in the relevant fields and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert & resource in the assigned therapeutic area.
• Lead & implement relevant local initiatives with key experts to support DRS objectives or successful study implementation in alignment with Global Program Teams, COM and Country Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Identify and address relevant educational gaps and relay those to Global Clinical Development.
• Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with trialists and internal partners, in accordance with compliance policies and with legal requirements.

Scientific Development Intelligence

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the assigned therapeutic areas and pipeline assets.
• Gather and effectively share actionable insights from the field with relevant stakeholders.

Team efficiency

• Leads and optimizes ESE processes end‑to‑end, identifying gaps, standardizing best practices, and driving measurable efficiency gains across teams.
• Proactively scopes, prioritizes, and steers non‑rMAP initiatives with cross‑functional stakeholders, balancing portfolio needs and ensuring strategic impact and adoption.

Compliance

• Stay current of local laws and guidelines, codes of practices and Alexion policies relevant to Clinical Development and Medical Affairs activities.

Strong collaboration with (but not limited to):

• External Scientific Engagement Head Pipeline (EHP) & TA ESE Head
• Country Operations
• Medical Affairs
• Global Clinical Operations
• Clinical Development
• Market Access
• Launch excellence

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree inhealthsciences or equivalent

• Minimum7years of combined Medical Affairs,ClinicalDevelopmentand/or relevantclinical experience.

• Experience and skills inexperts'engagement and leading Advisory Boards

• Understanding of the healthcare landscape

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of time

• Fluency in English,bothwritten and spoken

Desirable Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in natural sciences.

• Demonstrated patient-centric approach.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to build networks and manage complex projects.

• Independent, proactive work style with a team-oriented mindset.

• Adaptability and a positive outlook in challenging scenarios.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 203,709.60 - $305,564.40 USD Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. 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 (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included 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.

Date Posted

01-Apr-2026

Closing Date

15-Apr-2026

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