Regional International Medical Director – Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) Biologics

Regional International Medical Director – Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) Biologics

Location: Dubai UAE (3 days on site per week)

Work in a dynamic environment where our markets are constantly evolving and adapting. It means we approach every day with an innovative and creative attitude – searching for unexpected things, with the backing to experiment and learn from failures. We’re instrumental in launching a huge variety of innovative scientific products in different areas to make a meaningful difference to patients.

What you’ll do

As the Regional International Medical Director you will be the voice for asthma and immunology and influence global strategies and deliverables, ensuring the International Region markets are primed for success. You'll lead the charge in defining product priorities, supporting execution in top countries, and crafting above-country activity plans. Your role will be pivotal in communicating timely strategies and deliverables, fostering a strong network for best practice-sharing, and resolving collaborative issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure MC product launch readiness in International Region markets

• Develop regional early asset strategy for late-stage pipeline medicines

• Define core KPIs and regularly monitor performance in the top 8-10 International Region markets

• Foster ongoing International Region talent development within R&I team

• Influence Global R&I product strategy/tactics, ensuring needs of prioritised countries are met

• Develop R&I product specific network of people across the International Region

• Lead internal International Medical communication for asthma and immunology products

• Ensure execution of International pre-launch and pre-LCM readiness in prioritized markets

• Regular visits/engagement with priority markets to understand medical challenges/opportunities

• Ensure prioritized countries have appropriate local medical plans completed effectively

• Ensure appropriate regional medical plan is implemented effectively meeting the needs of prioritised markets

• Partner with SM&M Regional counterpart for appropriate selection of countries/sites during study feasibility

• Review above-country ESR proposals, considering opportunities for ESR cross market alignments

Requirements:

• MD, PhD, MSc or PharmD

• 3+ years experience in medical affairs roles, including market company experience

• Demonstrate deep scientific expertise in the fields of respiratory medicine and immunology

• Experience in launching new medicines

• Deep understanding of the healthcare system, key decision-makers and dynamics in the wider healthcare ecosystem

• Extensive experience in a Medical Affairs function within the pharmaceutical industry

• Ability to lead cross-functional working groups and teams

• Excellent influencing and collaborator management capabilities

• Experience in working in an international matrix environment, both in in-market and in above-market roles

• Profound knowledge of different types of medical evidence and experience in applying it to the portfolio

• Strong understanding of, and experience with market access and regulatory processes

Desirable for the role

• MD or PhD in Respiratory, Immunology or other relevant field

• Strong leadership experience gained through previous line management

• Direct experience in clinical trials and/or Real World Evidence

• Enterprise attitude gained through local and global experience

• Experience in working in a joint venture environment

• Experience working in a global role

• Launch experience in first to market product category

In Office Requirement:

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D business area, you'll be part of a team playing a critical role in driving meaningful change in the way we predict, prevent and treat patients' conditions. We're actively embracing and investing in technology, harnessing digital, data and analytics to reimagine the future of healthcare and deliver improved outcomes to patients beyond core medical. We're shaping the future, improving and speeding up portfolio development, improving the patient experience and outcomes at clinical trials. Join the team that is co-creating a digital ecosystem with patients at its core.

Date Posted

27-Jun-2025

Closing Date

06-Jul-2025

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.

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.