Global Medical Head, Obesity, Injectables Portfolio

AstraZeneca

Base: $283,386 to $425,080 annually; bonus/equity:...
7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
Leading global medical teams in obesity
Strategic medical plan development and implementation
This role provides pivotal medical leadership across the entire product lifecycle for AstraZeneca's injectable obesity therapies including SARA and GLP1/GCGR agonists

Job Summary

  • This role provides pivotal medical leadership across the entire product lifecycle for AstraZeneca's injectable obesity therapies including SARA and GLP1/GCGR agonists.
  • The successful candidate will advise on Research and Development investment decisions while driving pre-launch scientific efforts and accelerating evidence-based healthcare changes.
  • AstraZeneca offers a competitive annual base pay ranging from $283,386 to $425,080 along with short-term incentives, equity programs, and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

This role provides pivotal medical leadership across the entire product lifecycle for AstraZeneca's injectable obesity therapies including SARA and GLP1/GCGR agonists.

Salary

Base: $283,386 to $425,080 annually; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program available; Benefits: Qualified retirement program, paid vacation, holidays, leaves, and full health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Leading global medical teams in obesity
  • Strategic medical plan development and implementation
  • External scientific engagement with authorities
  • Evidence generation strategy across clinical and real-world data

Nice-to-have

  • Deep expertise in GLP1/GCGR agonists
  • Experience with SARA portfolio management
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Influence on R&D investment decisions
  • Ability to drive practice-defining clinical studies

Key Requirements

  • Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD)
  • Minimum 7 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Proven experience leading global CVRM BPM obesity teams
  • Substantial clinical or research experience in obesity/cardiometabolic disease

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