Medical Lead Respiratory & Immunology Balkans

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a Medical Lead for Respiratory & Immunology in the Balkans region. The role leads the medical and scientific strategy for the specialty area, including disease and brand objectives, education initiatives, evidence generation and treatment pathway strategies, and works with Field Medical Teams (MSL team and/or Medical Educator Team) to deliver KPIs. It also acts as backup to the Nominated Signatory, reviewing and approving activities and materials.

Key responsibilities

• Define, lead and implement the Medical Plan for the cluster's respiratory and immunology portfolio, aligned with global plans, and lead delivery of Evidence Plans and the Value Story
• Contribute to the cross-functional Business Plan and develop an External Engagement plan with experts, scientific societies and health decision-makers
• Build scientific relationships with key physicians, set up the medical communication and publication plan, and lead Clinical Advisory Boards
• Support early access programs and turn customer insight into key activities and plans
• Lead and coach MSLs, Medical Advisors and other medical roles, recruit and manage a high-performing medical team
• Review adverse event reports, support local Patient Risk Mitigation Plans, give input to regulatory submissions and ensure GCP and QMS compliance
• Review promotional materials and events against SOPs, industry codes and local regulations, and maintain company confidentiality

Required profile

• Graduate of Medicine, Pharmacy or Biomedicine equivalent
• At least three to five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including Medical Affairs
• Current familiarity with the healthcare environment, academia and the medical community
• Extensive patient and customer insight, and proven cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Market Access and Patient Advocacy
• Proficiency in English; driver's license required
• Desirable: knowledge of or experience in Respiratory and Immunology, a track record in clinical research, and experience leading and developing people