Global Medical Head, Obesity, Injectables Portfolio
AstraZeneca
Base: $283,386 to $425,080; bonus/equity: short-te...
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Injectables portfolio leadership
Obesity and weight management expertise
Global medical strategy development
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Medical Head for their Obesity Injectables Portfolio, responsible for leading a team to drive innovative medical strategies and influence healthcare practices in obesity management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Medical Affairs and a strong scientific background related to obesity and cardiometabolic diseases.
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Job Summary
This role plays a pivotal part in crafting the future of obesity care by providing medical leadership across the entire product lifecycle for the injectables portfolio.
You will lead a team of talented medical professionals, advise on R&D investment decisions, drive pre-launch scientific efforts, and accelerate evidence-based healthcare changes in the real world.
The position involves building a world-class obesity capability within AstraZeneca, enabling outstanding product launches, practice-defining clinical studies, and transformation of health systems.
Matching Summary
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Medical Head for their Obesity Injectables Portfolio, responsible for leading a team to drive innovative medical strategies and influence healthcare practices in obesity management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Medical Affairs and a strong scientific background related to obesity and cardiometabolic diseases.
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Salary
Base: $283,386 to $425,080; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: qualified retirement program [401(k) plan], paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Injectables portfolio leadership
Obesity and Weight Management expertise
Global medical strategy development
Cross-functional collaboration
External scientific engagement
Nice-to-have
Shaping healthcare practice
Driving innovation
Building world-class capability
Patient-centric approach
Key Requirements
Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent
Minimum of 7 years pharmaceutical industry experience
Experience in Medical Affairs at country and global/regional level
Experience leading global teams
Experience developing global strategic medical plans