CVRM Medical Lead

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a CVRM Medical Lead who leads a team within a therapy area or a significant product so that the business unit goals are achieved. The role covers strategic direction of the therapy area, setting medical standards, resource planning and scientific leadership within the Medical Affairs team, and embedding an understanding of local healthcare system practices and gaps into the Medical Plans.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the therapy area/product Medical Affairs plans, including evidence generation and sustainable clinical practice improvements aligned with the company's portfolio.
• Incorporate innovation into Medical Affairs plans and act as a catalyst for adopting evidence-based practices and guidelines.
• Ensure all local medical requirements are met for product and therapy area material, and contribute medical expertise to the marketing direction.
• Lead cross-functional projects such as RWE, pre- and post-launch clinical trials and market access, working with compliance on adherence to company standards.
• Drive medically led initiatives, design and oversee real-world evidence projects, and interpret their findings to inform medical and commercial strategy.
• Lead educational initiatives, develop clinical support tools and advise the marketing team on the accuracy of outgoing materials.
• Build a performance-driven, inclusive team, set clear expectations and goals, and mentor junior colleagues.
• Keep therapy area product materials up to date, approve complex materials and sign off outgoing materials, and ensure compliance with clinical trials, promotion, patient safety and pharmacovigilance regulations.

Required profile

• Science degree or master's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in the Medical Affairs function within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of medical, clinical development and regulatory requirements.
• Extensive stakeholder management and team management experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix, cross-functional environment.
• Desired: doctoral degree (e.g. M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D.), knowledge of recent technical and regulatory developments, and experience with basic research, drug discovery and development.