Medical Affairs Lead - Respiratory & Immunology (R&I)

Medical Affairs Lead (MAL) Respiratory and Immunology

London

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Advert Closing Date: 11th April 2025

Introduction to role

The Respiratory and Immunology MAL will lead the development, implementation, and performance of medical strategy for inline and pipeline products working closely with the Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) and Head of Medical Affairs. The MAL will prepare the UK Marketing Company for the launches of assets in the respiratory and immunology therapy area and develop and deliver healthcare interventions to accelerate clinical pathways.

Key initiatives will include assessing the UK landscape through clinical pathway and expert mapping, identifying evidence gaps, and scoping opportunities to transform care leading to tangible changes in clinical practice and pathways. Additionally, the MAL will establish and maintain AstraZeneca’s position as a scientific leader while delivering high-level stakeholder engagement with national experts, professional societies, and patient advocacy groups.

Accountabilities

• Accountable for the Medical Strategy and its performance
• Lead strategic development and performance management of R&I clinical services.
• Provide oversight, coaching, and mentorship to Respiratory and Immunology MAMs.
• Provide medical input into all UK strategic and operational planning initiatives for the Business Unit.
• Map current clinical practice, patient pathway, and clinical/expert networks for the management of R&I.
• Develop, lead, and implement medical strategies to support the launch of AstraZeneca’s growing portfolio
• Build a strong network with key external partners (including KEEs, payers, patient advocacy groups, etc.) to deliver clinical and patient insight, customer focus, and clinical governance into commercial objectives.
• Represent the UK in Regional and Global Medical Affairs settings for defined therapy areas.
• Develop and deliver pre-launch and peri-launch medical plans and activities to support healthcare system and pathway change, generate real-world evidence, and deliver omnichannel education initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Field Medical Affairs team (MSLs) to enable delivery of field-medical objectives and Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure good practice requirements are fully aligned with in line with the local Quality Management System (QMS) SOP and all other AZ policies and Standards.

Essential Skills/Experience

• First Degree or equivalent experience in Medicine, Pharmacy or Life Sciences.
• Extensive experience of working with Respiratory and Immunology medicines.
• Track record of leadership in pharma or clinical medicine.
• Evidence of effective team working and accountability
• Detailed knowledge of the UK healthcare system
• Track record of strategy creation and execution
• Very strong communicator

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Registered Physician (preferably GMC) or Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Member/Fellow of a Royal College or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Clinical practice experience in a UK health setting
• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven expertise in the ABPI Code of Practice
• Extensive patient and customer insight through experience of working with the NHS
• ABPI Code Nominated Signatory status.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we spark ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be at the forefront of medical innovation. We use our unique position as medical leaders across our enterprise and the healthcare ecosystem to shape the future of healthcare. Here, you can improve patients' lives while developing your career. We provide medical leadership across the whole product lifecycle—from advising on Research & Development investment decisions to leading pre-launch scientific efforts and accelerating evidence-based healthcare changes in the real world. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and allows us to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

At AstraZeneca UK, we are committed to delivering against three missions:

• Accelerating the position of the UK as a global centre of excellence in life sciences
• Redefining healthcare through fast and equitable access to the most effective medicines, high quality care
• Delivering sustainable leadership that prioritises healthy people, society and planet

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

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.