Rare Neurology Medical Lead

AstraZeneca

Saudi Arabia
Rare disease medical strategy
Evidence generation plan
External engagement leadership
Define and execute the therapy area Medical Strategy for KSA, translating regional and global strategies into clear local medical objectives, evidence generation plan, and access-enabling initiatives

Job Summary

  • Define and execute the therapy area Medical Strategy for KSA, translating regional and global strategies into clear local medical objectives, evidence generation plan, and access-enabling initiatives.
  • Lead and develop the TA medical team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and scientific excellence, and coaching team members to build strategic thinking, scientific depth, and external engagement capabilities.
  • Act as the senior medical ambassador for the TA in KSA, building strong partnerships with national thought leaders, rare disease centers, professional societies key institutions, policymakers, and academic networks.

Matching Summary

Define and execute the therapy area Medical Strategy for KSA, translating regional and global strategies into clear local medical objectives, evidence generation plan, and access-enabling initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rare disease medical strategy
  • Evidence generation plan
  • External engagement leadership
  • Cross-functional alignment
  • Medical governance and compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Agile and visionary professionals
  • Driving real change
  • Harnessing industry-leading skills
  • Pioneering the future of healthcare

Key Requirements

  • Medical or advanced scientific degree
  • Minimum 8+ years medical affairs experience
  • Proven strategic and people-leadership experience
  • Deep expertise in rare disease or specialty therapeutic areas
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional medical teams
  • Experience in evidence generation, HEOR collaboration
  • Fluent in English; Arabic an advantage

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