Medical Affairs Transformation Director

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Astra Zeneca Full time

We are seeking a Medical Affairs Transformation Director to join our team in Australia and New Zealand.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases.

Our company is committed to operating sustainably, recognising the interconnection between business growth, society needs, and our planet limitations.

We unite our technologies, tools, and platforms with our collective expertise to drive our transformational journey forward.

This enables us to better interpret data and make better data decisions.

About the Role

The Medical Affairs Transformation Director will be an office-based strategic leadership role working in partnership with the Medical Director and Medical Leadership team across all Medical Affairs functions and teams.

The successful candidate will create a high-performing and industry-leading Medical Affairs team that transforms care for patients and delivers on the company's strategy in Australia and New Zealand.

  • Partners closely with Medical Leadership team to ensure the local Medical Affairs function is strategically aligned with the company objectives and ambitious goals.
  • Provides strategic direction and scientific leadership within the Medical Affairs Team, establishing high standards of medical capability and driving business/resource planning.
  • In collaboration with Medical Leadership team leads the transformation of the Medical Affairs team into a high-performing, industry-leading entity that excels in medical strategy and execution.
  • Identifies opportunities for process and system optimization, championing digital and omnichannel initiatives to enhance medical engagement.
  • Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to provide frameworks and support for launch excellence, digital & transforming care initiatives.
  • Demonstrates strong networking, consulting, communication, and influencing skills effectively managing key internal and external relationships, including with the Medical Team, Commercial Excellence, and International/Global Medical teams.
  • Reviews industry and healthcare system trends to ensure the Medical Affairs team is equipped with future-ready capabilities.
Key Requirements
  • University degree or relevant business qualification.
  • Significant experience within medical affairs.
  • Understanding of the Business and Medical planning process and external engagement model and strategies.
  • Strong track record of delivering medical projects and project management skills.
  • Experience and skills in developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Understanding of omnichannel, (external) customer journeys, content, and assets creation.
  • Ability to work well in and across diverse teams.
  • Strong communication, influencing skills, change management skills.
  • Proven skills of managing budgets, resources, and timelines.
  • Strong change management skills.
Benefits

At AstraZeneca we offer a competitive salary package, estimated at $120,000 - $180,000 AUD per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

We embrace diversity and equality of opportunity, and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible.

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.



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