Director Medico – Alexion Iberia

Job title:

Director Medico – Alexion Iberia

Company:

AstraZeneca

Job description

Join us as a Senior Medical Director at Alexion Iberia , a part of AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease division. This role offers an opportunity to provide strategic planning and leadership to Medical Affairs activities in Spain and Portugal. As a member of the Iberia Leadership Executive Committee, you will provide scientific and medical leadership that advances the understanding of the medical landscape in relation to relevant diseases and Alexion products.Accountabilities:In this role, you will build and continuously develop an in-country medical team in a highly matrixed environment. You will provide direct support to the Country Manager and work collaboratively with all members of the Iberia Leadership Team. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing a country Medical Plan and strategy, developing external relationships with relevant medical groups, leading all activities in accordance with local and regional pharmaceutical regulations and Alexion policies, and acting as a speaker in external activities and with media.Essential Skills/Experience:
– Minimum of 7+ years in medical affairs and leadership roles
– Experience in leading teams and managing people in a complex, matrix environment
– Product lifecycle management experience preferred
– Demonstrated success in managing Medical Affairs teams, across therapeutic areas with a comprehensive understanding of the compliance issues concerning Medical Affairs
– Orphan diseases knowledge/experience, preferred
– Good analytical skills as applied to medical, scientific and technical information.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both local language and in English
– Computer skills
– Adaptability to multicultural environment
– Medical degree (M.D.), experience in clinical practice and minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
– Experience in early and late clinical development.
– Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively evaluate medical/scientific literature and develop effective medical strategies and communication strategies.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.At Alexion, we are built to serve patients. Everything we do is led by their lived experience, driving what we do and how we do it. We know our patients by name, we meet their families and their careers. Curious, co-creative, attentive and close to each one, razor focussed on their needs so we can tackle the toughest challenges for them. Joining Alexion means embracing an opportunity where work isn’t ordinary, in a company where ‘Here it means more’ is more than a statement, it’s an ethos. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and closer to each other. Combined with our brave, pioneering spirit – we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!Date Posted 30-sept-2024Closing Date 09-oct-2024Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact . Alexion participates in E-Verify.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:52:36 GMT

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