Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming healthcare for patients with autoimmune diseases? As a Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) in Immunology, you will report directly to the Global Medical Head of Immunology and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical strategies for our products. Your expertise will drive ambitious strategies and deliver results through seasoned cross-functional leadership. With a global impact, you'll collaborate across AstraZeneca's enterprise, engaging with teams and partners worldwide to ensure outstanding product launches and innovative solutions. If you have a vision for change and the ability to seize opportunities, this role is your chance to make a significant impact!

What you’ll do:

• Strategy: Design and lead the implementation of product and disease area strategies at a global level, ensuring execution at regional and country levels. Develop novel solutions to shape markets in preparation for launch and guide improvements in care.
• Differentiating Evidence Generation: Design and leverage high-impact evidence activities to support product strategies and practice change initiatives. Optimize communication of data sets and be an ambassador for practice-changing evidence.
• Be the Voice of Medical: Craft and convey compelling narratives across product and disease strategies, demonstrating strong enterprise leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• External Presence: Engage with global thought leaders, societies, patient organizations, and health systems to optimize patient care. Initiate and lead new partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications:

• First degree e.g. BSc or Masters
• Experience in rheumatology and/or immunology ideally interferonopathies
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in rheumatological or immunological diseases (Medical, Marketing, R&D, Market access roles), or experience working within a relevant health system setting (clinical, pharmacy, pathway design etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership in complex environments; navigated ambiguity to deliver results
• Proven ability to build internal and external networks and collaborate across geographies, cultures, and disciplines, thriving in cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
• Deep healthcare system pathways/market-shaping experience and understanding (e.g. led transformation programs in healthcare systems, driven partnerships from pharma perspective)
• Substantial evidence generation/data expertise, e.g. clinical trial experience (conducted Ph2, Ph3 or Ph4 studies), and/or substantial RWE experience (world-class registry, experience with RWE for label enhancement, practice changing RWD usage)

Preferrable Skills/Experience:

• Doctoral level degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD
• Clinical experience in rheumatology and/or immunology
• Relevant experience operating in regional or global roles
• Relevant experience beyond Medical affairs (e.g. in a marketing/R&D/Market Access role)
• Strong working relationships with global thought leaders, including key experts and opinion leaders, professional societies and other healthcare industries/organizations
• Experience launching new products or indications, or practice change initiatives in the US, China, Japan

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. As part of our dynamic BioPharmaceuticals team, you'll contribute to shaping the future of medical practices while addressing unmet patient needs. Our collaborative environment fosters growth and development, allowing you to leverage your scientific knowledge alongside business acumen. With a rich pipeline and a commitment to transforming healthcare, AstraZeneca is where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us in making a difference!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $240,212 to $360,319. 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

08-May-2026

Closing Date

21-May-2026

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