Director Evidence Strategy

Are you prepared to lead the charge in evidence generation, advancing clinical practice and enhancing patient outcomes? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Biopharmaceuticals Medical team as an Evidence Strategy Lead within our Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism Therapy Area. BioPharmaceuticals Medical ensures optimal patient outcomes by equipping healthcare decision-makers worldwide with the evidence and confidence they need regarding AstraZeneca therapies. We aim for scientific leadership while keeping patients at the core of everything we do. As the Director Evidence Strategy, you'll blend strategy and science to drive research initiatives and deliver impactful evidence. Are you ready to make a difference?

Accountabilities

• Evidence Strategy for a specific disease area and asset, aligned with the overarching strategy and medical priorities.
• Overall management of the Evidence activities and resources in the applicable DA.
• Study Design & Analytical methods to generate robust scientific evidence to facilitate health care transformation, based on all applicable research methodologies (ranging from pragmatic interventional studies and implementation science to observational studies based on secondary data and utilization of emerging technology and AI)
• Governance procedures for review and approval of medical studies.
• Cross Functional Collaboration to leverage relationships and achievements by diverse and complementary skills and expertise.
• Relationship building with academia, health care professionals/investigators and commercial external service providers.
• Strategic Publication Planning and translation of scientific data to relevant messaging and DA/brand narratives to strengthen the communication with applicable external stake holders (incl HCPs, Payers, Policy shapers and Patients).

Essential Skills/Experience

• Doctoral level degree (PhD/PharmD/MD) or MSc with significant experience (5+ years) of evidence generation in pharma business, CRO or academia.
• Hands-on experience of clinical/observational research, drug development process and relevant guidelines (GCP/ICH), preferably from the pharmaceutical industry, ideally including both local and global roles.
• CVRM therapeutic and disease area knowledge.
• Broad knowledge of health care systems and the evolving role of Medical Affairs.
• Persuasive communicator in English, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural matrix environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Pharma industry experience, including both local and global roles.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold 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.

AstraZeneca offers a dynamic environment where you can be at the forefront of shaping healthcare's future. With opportunities for growth and development, we provide medical leadership across the product lifecycle, from research investment decisions to real-world healthcare changes. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and become part of our transformative journey!

Date Posted

31-Oct-2025

Closing Date

14-Nov-2025

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