Head of Medical Evidence - Vaccines & Immune Therapies

Are you ready to lead a transformative journey in the world of vaccines and immune therapies? At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to protecting and empowering populations globally through innovative vaccines and antibodies that deliver long-lasting immunity.

Introduction to role:

As the Head of Medical Evidence, you'll spearhead the portfolio of Medical and Real-World Evidence initiatives in our Vaccines & Immune Therapies (V&I) therapeutic area. You'll lead a team of scientific and strategic leaders, ensuring high-quality and impactful evidence programs that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of innovative evidence programs for the V&I therapeutic area.

• Oversee the Evidence Review Team to ensure scientific and operational excellence.

• Collaborate with global, regional, and local colleagues to align on evidence initiatives.

• Provide strategic oversight and drive innovation within the V&I therapy area.

• Mentor and lead the V&I Evidence Strategy team towards industry leadership.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a health research-related field.

• 10 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, life science industry, research, or consulting

• Extensive experience with primary and secondary data, clinical development, or evidence-related activities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of drug development processes in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

• Proven leadership and management skills in a matrix environment.

• Persuasive communicator with a collaborative mindset in a multi-cultural setting.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Background/expertise in vaccines & immune therapies

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $271K to $406K. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Join us and be at the forefront of evidence generation, nurturing talent and bringing the value of medical evidence and epidemiology to the forefront. If you’re innovative, strategic, and ready to make a global impact, we want to hear from you!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.