Rare Disease Medical Partner, Hnt

AstraZeneca

Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar
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Rare disease ecosystem shaping
Scientific and strategic leadership
Integrated medical impact
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Rare Disease Medical Partner for Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar to lead medical strategy and stakeholder engagement in the rare disease sector. The role focuses on driving medical excellence, evidence generation, and education initiatives to enhance patient care in a rapidly evolving therapeutic area. **

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 Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar (KBQ).
  • 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.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Rare Disease Medical Partner for Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar to lead medical strategy and stakeholder engagement in the rare disease sector. The role focuses on driving medical excellence, evidence generation, and education initiatives to enhance patient care in a rapidly evolving therapeutic area. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rare disease ecosystem shaping
  • Scientific and strategic leadership
  • Integrated medical impact
  • Advanced stakeholder engagement
  • Real-world evidence generation

Nice-to-have

  • Pioneering innovation for patients
  • Transforming patient care
  • Cross-functional decision support
  • Inclusive culture champions diversity

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred)
  • 3+ years of experience in Medical Affairs
  • At least 2 years in rare disease
  • Proven track record of scientific leadership
  • Fluency in English (Arabic an advantage)
  • Willingness to travel across KBQ (50-70%)

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