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AstraZeneca

Global Medical Head, Obesity

AstraZeneca, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview AstraZeneca is advancing a tailored approach to Obesity and Weight Management, uniting science, medical and commercial excellence to deliver durable outcomes, reduce cardiometabolic risk and protect organs. Our pipeline is moving with purpose and includes next generation oral and injectable therapies that prioritises tolerability, durability and quality of life. Are you ready to be at the forefront of medical innovation? As the Global Medical Head, Obesity, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of obesity care. This is your chance to use your expertise to make a real impact on patients' lives. Join us in our mission to transform the patient journey, from prevention to diagnosis, and beyond.

Accountabilities

Enterprise Leadership : Builds and leads the global CVRM BPM obesity team, partnering with key collaborators internally and externally

Strategic Vision and Direction : Accountable for the development, integration, and implementation of strategic medical plans at a global level

External Scientific Engagement : Credibly sets and drives a bold external engagement agenda, forming strategic alliances and partnerships that can build healthcare and best practices in the obesity therapy area

Launch, Performance and Life-cycle Management : Drives innovation and sets key performance indicators (KPIs) to build disease state understanding, surfaces new opportunities, and deliver strategic medical plans that are bold for current and future needs

Essential skills/experience

Doctoral level degree (MD, PhD, and/or PharmD)

7-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs, working at the country and global/regional level

Background/expertise in the obesity therapy area

Experienced team leader at a global/regional level, with a track record of establishing high performance teams

Demonstrated track record delivering results in a sophisticated matrix environment, building capabilities, and leading large scale impactful medical initiatives

Strong analytical mind-set and ability to quickly assess large amounts of information and distill into key messages and actions

Consistent track record to build internal and external networks and to collaborate across geographies and cultures; enterprise leader mentality

Significant experience presenting to senior leadership; persuasive oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver executive presentations

Understanding of the sophisticated and evolving Medical space, including both existing collaborators and future trend

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.

Date Posted

24-Oct-2025

Closing Date

13-Nov-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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