Therapy Area Lead, Respiratory & Immunology (Medical Affairs)

Location: London

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Closing date: 14th August 2022

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, advancing clinical practice and patient outcomes through medical affairs? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) therapy area in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines?

At AstraZeneca UK, we bring life-changing medicines to patients across the United Kingdom. As a member of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the ABPI Code of Practice.

Our move to Pancras Square, London, offers us the strongest possible platform to partner and collaborate with like-minded stakeholders to transform clinical practice for the benefit of patients, as the country’s leading biopharmaceutical company.

If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us!

Our move to Pancras Square offers us the strongest possible platform to transform the lives of patients in the UK, as the country’s leading biopharmaceutical company. It will bring AstraZeneca UK closer to our customers, partners and stakeholders in the UK’s healthcare environment, as well as foster greater collaboration with the wider AstraZeneca footprint.

Business Area

Join our industry-leading BioPharmaceuticals team, where our rich and diverse pipeline speaks for itself. It’s an exciting time for our team as we redefine the future, working towards our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology by 2025.

A ground-breaking, fast-paced place, here you can feel the buzz and that’s why we love it. It keeps us focused on the real innovations that make a difference to patients.

We work along the whole patient journey – from prevention to better diagnosis. Only then can we help to realise the truly transformative potential of our science.

We believe in focusing on innovation that will make a real difference. We’ve been making bold moves in medical studies and seeing the results, including the biggest change in asthma treatment strategy seen in the last three decades.

What you’ll do

In this role, the Therapy Area Lead (TAL) will be accountable for developing medical strategy and workstreams which advance clinical practice and deliver AstraZeneca UK’s medical missions through world class portfolio launches, facilitating healthcare system change, and delivering transformational evidence. The TAL will also maintain AstraZeneca’s position as the scientific leader and partner of choice through delivering high level external stakeholder engagement with experts, professional societies and patient groups.

Key Accountabilities:

• To develop and lead the Medical strategy and its execution in the UK for the biologics portfolio across severe asthma and other emerging autoimmune diseases
• To provide Medical input into all UK strategic and operational planning initiatives for the Respiratory and Immunology Business Unit
• To build a strong network with key external stakeholders in the severe asthma and other emerging autoimmune disease (incl. KEEs, payers, patient advocacy groups) to deliver clinical and patient insight, customer focus and clinical governance into commercial objectives
• To develop and deliver pre-launch and peri-launch medical plans and activities
• To lead Field Medical Affairs team (MSLs) to deliver pre- and post-launch medical objectives
• Act to ensure GxP requirements are fully complied with and in line with the local Quality Management System (QMS) SOP and all other AZ policies and Standards

Essential Skills and Experience

• Registered Physician (preferably GMC) or Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council) or PhD
• Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role – a minimum of 2 years for outstanding candidates is expected.
• Track record of leadership across the medical-marketing interface
• Evidence of effective team working and accountability

Desirable

• Therapy area experience and expertise in severe asthma and/or with biologic portfolios preferred
• Portfolio launch experience (medical or commercial)
• Detailed knowledge of the UK healthcare system
• Proven expertise in the ABPI Code of Practice
• Extensive patient and customer insight through experience of working with the NHS
• It is highly desirable for the candidate to hold or successfully acquire Nominated Signatory status. You will be required to gain Nominated Signatory status within 6 months of commencing your role. You are also required to pass re-validation testing every 12- 24 months or as requested

Why AstraZeneca?

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. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

If you are inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do by joining us on this exciting journey and believe you can contribute to this bold ambition – join us!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.