Mea & Eurasia Area Medical Director

Vacancyz

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Area-level medical affairs strategy
Rare and orphan disease expertise
Kol network development and maintenance
** The position of MEA & Eurasia Area Medical Director at AstraZeneca involves setting and executing the medical affairs strategy focused on rare and orphan diseases across multiple markets. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and scientific communication skills, as well as a proven background in medical affairs and an extensive KOL network. **

Job Summary

  • The Area Medical Director is accountable for setting and executing the area-level medical affairs strategy across multiple markets, with a focus on rare and orphan diseases.
  • This role guides local AstraZeneca teams leveraging Alexion’s expertise to enhance medical education, disease awareness, evidence generation, and clinical trial footprint.
  • The Area Medical Director builds and maintains a robust KOL network, leads above-country initiatives, and drives cross-market knowledge sharing to elevate standards and impact across the area.

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** The position of MEA & Eurasia Area Medical Director at AstraZeneca involves setting and executing the medical affairs strategy focused on rare and orphan diseases across multiple markets. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and scientific communication skills, as well as a proven background in medical affairs and an extensive KOL network. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Area-level medical affairs strategy
  • Rare and orphan disease expertise
  • KOL network development and maintenance
  • Cross-functional collaboration with regional teams
  • Medical compliance and regulatory knowledge
  • Clinical development and evidence generation

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic leadership and stakeholder management
  • Scientific communication and publication experience
  • Medical education and disease awareness initiatives
  • Driving knowledge sharing across markets

Key Requirements

  • M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree
  • 5+ years area-level Medical Affairs experience
  • Proven leadership of local Medical Affairs teams
  • Deep understanding of medical compliance and pharmaceutical regulations
  • Experience in late-stage clinical development and RWE studies

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