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Roles & Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Medical Execution
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Medical Advisors and/or MSLs to deliver high-quality, compliant, and insight-driven medical engagements.
Translate the cluster s strategic medical plan into operational field objectives, ensuring alignment with the brand direction and priorities.
Oversee execution of scientific engagements, medical education, diagnostic projects, and patient identification initiatives across key markets.
Monitor medical performance through KPIs, field activity reports, and qualitative feedback to ensure consistent excellence and compliance.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the medical bridge between field teams and cross-functional brand stakeholders (Marketing, Market Access, Diagnostics, Policy, and Commercial).
Partner with Access and Commercial colleagues to support evidence-based payer and policy discussions.
Contribute medical insight and data-driven recommendations to local brand and launch excellence teams.
Represent Medical in local brand planning, promotional review, and operational readiness discussions.
3. Evidence Generation & Medical Governance
Support implementation of local research and real-world evidence initiatives, including registries, early access programs, and IISs.
Ensure medical governance and compliance across all medical activities, including material review, field scientific exchanges, and external engagements.
Collaborate with Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance teams to uphold quality, compliance, and ethical standards in all medical interactions.
4. Talent Development & Capability Building
Foster a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence within the team.
Drive coaching, mentoring, and training programs to enhance medical knowledge, scientific communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Identify development needs and career progression opportunities for team members, ensuring a robust medical talent pipeline.
5. External Scientific Engagement
Oversee team s engagement with Key External Experts (KEEs), advocacy groups, and medical societies, ensuring alignment with scientific priorities and ethical standards.
Partner with patient organizations and academic centers to drive disease awareness and patient pathway optimization.
Represent AstraZeneca in external forums, congresses, and scientific meetings as a senior medical representative.
Desired Candidate Profile
Medical or advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD strongly preferred).
- Minimum 5+ years of medical affairs experience, including team management and field leadership.
- Solid background in rare disease or specialty preferred.
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional medical activities and managing high-performing teams.
- Deep understanding of Gulf healthcare systems, access pathways, and payer dynamics.
- Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills.
- Fluency in English (Arabic preferred).
- Willingness to travel within the Gulf region.
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Keywords
- Medical Manager
- RDU
- Gulf
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Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world s most serious diseases. But we re more than one of the world s leading pharmaceutical companies. AstraZeneca is transforming rare disease care across the Gulf region by uniting global science with local executional excellence. With over 7,000 known rare diseases and fewer than 1% having approved therapies, we are driven by our purpose to transform the lives of patients with rare and devastating conditions through breakthrough science, early diagnosis, and access to innovative treatments.