Senior Medical Director, Chronic Kidney Disease

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As a US Senior Medical Director – Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on patients’ lives suffering from chronic kidney disease, and hyperkalemia.

The Senior Medical Director – Chronic Kidney Disease leads a team to shape product and disease area strategy, provides strategic direction for evidence generation, education and publication, and engages extensively externally to further the scientific leadership of AZ.  It is a key scientific role that reports directly to the VP Medical – CVRM, within the BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit’s US Medical CVRM franchise.

What you’ll do:

• Leads an effective medical affairs team working in collaboration with field medical teams, commercial and other cross functional teams to ensure successful pre-launch and launch plan and execution for the chronic kidney disease portfolio
• Provide medical leadership and subject matter expertise for the creation, delivery and evolution of disease area and brand strategies and plans
• Build external collaborations (e.g. relationships with KEEs, investigators, scientific associations, digital therapeutics/diagnostics partners) and seek and incorporate external advice to drive strategy
• Ensure successful execution of the product and disease area confidence activities
• Shape and drive strategic publications plans and evidence generation initiatives

• Provide medical leadership and subject matter expertise for regulatory and labeling interactions
• Through partnership and innovative thinking, anticipate future trends and needs in the marketplace

Essential Requirements:

• MD, PhD, or PharmD
• Medical/clinical/scientific expertise in CVRM
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs or relevant years of experience in the Medical / Healthcare field
• Strategic and innovative thinker with executive presence
• Demonstrated track record delivering results in a complex matrix environment, building capabilities, and leading large scale impactful medical initiatives
• Proven ability to collaborate and build internal and external networks
• Strong analytical mind-set and ability to quickly assess large amounts of information and distil into key messages and actions
• Experience and/or appreciation of product launches and product life cycle management
• Persuasive oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver impactful presentations
• Proven ability to collaborate with individuals of diverse experience and backgrounds, across varying functions, levels within the company, or external organizations, to effectively deliver on goals
• Strong business acumen, familiarity with the US healthcare system, and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience as a people leader

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.

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.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Date Posted

14-Oct-2025

Closing Date

30-Oct-2025

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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.