Global Medical Head, Obesity, Injectables Portfolio

AstraZeneca

Base: $283,386 to $425,080; bonus/equity: short-te...
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7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
Global cvrm bpm obesity team leadership
Strategic medical plan development and implementation
AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Medical Head for its Obesity Injectables Portfolio, responsible for leading medical strategies and teams to enhance obesity care through innovative therapies. The role involves collaboration across various functions to drive evidence generation and shape healthcare practices, requiring extensive experience in Medical Affairs and strategic planning

Job Summary

  • This role provides enterprise leadership by building and leading the global CVRM BPM obesity team to deliver an integrated medical strategy.
  • The position drives external scientific engagement with key authorities and partners to shape healthcare practice in the obesity therapy area.
  • Candidates will guide scientific communication and education planning while acting as a key partner across Research and Development and Commercial functions.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Medical Head for its Obesity Injectables Portfolio, responsible for leading medical strategies and teams to enhance obesity care through innovative therapies. The role involves collaboration across various functions to drive evidence generation and shape healthcare practices, requiring extensive experience in Medical Affairs and strategic planning.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Global CVRM BPM obesity team leadership
  • Strategic medical plan development and implementation
  • External scientific engagement with authorities
  • Evidence generation across clinical and real-world data

Nice-to-have

  • Sophisticated scientific degree in cardiometabolic disease
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Innovation and KPI setting capabilities
  • Network with regions and countries
  • Ability to shape healthcare practice

Key Requirements

  • MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD required
  • Minimum 7 years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Experience leading global obesity teams
  • Substantial clinical or research experience in obesity

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