Rare Disease Medical Partner, Neurology, Gulf

AstraZeneca

Gulf
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Rare disease medical strategy
Advanced stakeholder engagement
Real-world evidence generation
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Rare Disease Medical Partner for their Neurology division in the Gulf region, focusing on driving medical excellence and strategic engagement in rare diseases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Medical Affairs, particularly within rare diseases, and will be responsible for stakeholder engagement and evidence generation to improve patient outcomes. **

Job Summary

  • The Rare Disease Medical Partner is a senior field-based scientific and strategic leader responsible for driving medical excellence and shaping the rare disease ecosystem in alignment with AstraZeneca’s vision of pioneering innovation for patients with high unmet needs.
  • You will partner with healthcare professionals, academic centers, policy makers, patient groups, and payers, ensuring science translates into meaningful patient outcomes across the Gulf region.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Rare Disease Medical Partner for their Neurology division in the Gulf region, focusing on driving medical excellence and strategic engagement in rare diseases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Medical Affairs, particularly within rare diseases, and will be responsible for stakeholder engagement and evidence generation to improve patient outcomes. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rare disease medical strategy
  • Advanced stakeholder engagement
  • Real-world evidence generation
  • Scientific exchange leadership
  • Cross-functional decision support

Nice-to-have

  • Pioneering innovation for patients
  • Transforming patient care
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Inclusive culture

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD preferred)
  • 3+ years Medical Affairs experience
  • 2+ years rare disease experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Willingness to travel regionally (50-70%)

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