Medical Lead Respiratory & Immunology Balkans leads the medical and scientific strategy for the specialty area, including disease and brand objectives, education initiatives, evidence generation strategy, and treatment and healthcare system pathway redesign strategy, per Therapy Area objectives (incl. pre-launch and peri-launch strategy and execution).
Medical Lead Balkans provides functional line management and strategic execution in the field with delivery of KPIs through Field Medical Teams (MSL team and/or Medical Educator Team), including national and regional planning & delivery.
As back up of Nominated Signatory, Medical Lead has accountability as reviewer and approver of activities and materials within the respective TA.
Main Accountabilities:
Strategic leadership of the medical & scientific aspect of Respiratory & Immunology
- Defines, leads and implements comprehensive and innovative Medical Plan for the Cluster medical portfolio, in alignment with global plans
- Leads delivery of Evidence Plans and contributes to the Value Story to support brand objectives
- Actively contributes to development and implementation of cross-functional Business Plan
- Defines and implements relevant External Engagement plan and develops high added-value relationships with external experts, scientific societies and health decision-makers in the therapeutic area
- Continuously develops own scientific expertise in the therapeutic area
- Ensures the patient is at the heart of all activities
External medical & scientific engagement
- Develops and maintains scientific relationships with key physicians to build customer insight and develop strategic partnerships
- Projects the image and corporate values of AstraZeneca in internal and external interactions
- Drives the setup of medical communication and publication plan in the therapeutic area
- Leads the development and implementation of Clinical Advisory Boards
- Supports the development and monitoring of early access programs
- Develops and leverages medical insight from external and internal customers into key activities, projects and plans
People leadership responsibilities
- Leads and coaches the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Medical Advisors, Medical Managers or any other medical roles in Cluster countries, as direct supervisor, providing functional line management and strategic execution in the field with delivery of KPIs through Field Medical Teams and any other function related KPIs
- Builds a high performing TA medical team by recruiting, managing performance and developing high-calibre staff
- Understands and applies performance development principles and ways of working to optimize and advance both individual and team performance and contribution, delivering benefit to patients and adding value to AstraZeneca’s business ambition
- Demonstrates a leadership model underpinned by the Great Place to Work strategy and AZ Values, thereby supporting and promoting a culture of diversity, lifelong learning, speak up and collaboration, as well as a healthy and safe working environment in which individuals are enabled to reach their full potential and contribute to the joint success
- Complies with all relevant People and SHE standards, policies and processes
Governance, ensuring compliance and adherence to processes and regulation (including but not limited to patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities, etc.)
- Provides/oversees the medical review of adverse event reports and expert local medical input
- Supports the development and implementation of local Patient Risk Mitigation Plans
- Provides expert medical input into local regulatory submissions and activities
- Acts to ensure GCP requirements are fully complied with and in line with the local Quality Management System (QMS) SOP and all other AZ policies and Standards
- Provides medical input for development of promotional materials and events
- As back up to lead Nominated Signatory ensures that all materials and events are in line with internal SOPs, relevant industry codes and local regulations
- Ensures that company confidentiality is maintained (e.g. intellectual property, product information)
- Ensures compliance with AZ code of Ethics, Corporate Governance, Audit requirements and other relevant guidelines, codes, policies and procedures
Essential Requirements:
- Graduate of Medicine, Pharmacy or Biomedicine equivalent
- Current familiarity with healthcare environment including external scientific experts, academia, the medical community, patient needs and related dynamics
- At least three to five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience in Medical Affairs and/or understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs
- Product lifecycle understanding
- High level of scientific knowledge
- Extensive patient and customer insight
- Demonstrated expertise in synthesising scientific information and communicating it effectively at peer level with HCPs
- Proven cross-functional experience and collaboration with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Advocacy
- Proficiency in English language
- Driver’s license required
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of or experience in Respiratory and Immunology
- Established track record in clinical research or ability to attain this knowledge rapidly
- Track record of leading and developing people
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.
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Date Posted
05-Nov-2026
Closing Date
18-Nov-2026
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