Job Title: Medical Director, Oncology & Rare Diseases - Egypt

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming medical affairs within AstraZeneca? As the Medical Director for Oncology & Rare Diseases in Egypt, you'll spearhead strategies that position AstraZeneca as a scientific leader, ensuring rapid and high-quality market access. This role is all about building a customer-centric, performance-driven medical function that aligns with our values and behaviors. You'll be at the forefront of evidence generation and dissemination, strengthening governance, and developing capabilities across the board.

Accountabilities:

• Define priorities and design strategic medical plans that align with country scorecards, translating scientific leadership into actionable outcomes.

  
  

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategic Therapy Areas/Brands plans for optimal dissemination of scientific evidence pre and post product launch, adhering to Local Health Authority guidelines.

  
  

• Enhance Medical Organizational Effectiveness by building a customer-focused, performance-driven department with robust systems and processes.

  
  

• Support AstraZeneca's establishment as a scientific leader through proactive medical inputs.

  
  

• Generate medical evidence to support brand strategy in priority Therapy Areas (TAs) addressing unmet medical needs.

  
  

• Provide medical expertise to shape regulatory environments for rapid and high-quality market access of AstraZeneca products.

  
  

• Ensure adherence to processes, policies, SOPs, Pharma Codes, and local laws & regulations, including patient safety and clinical trials.

  
  

• Develop capabilities across the function and communicate AZ culture and values.

  
  

• Foster individual and team accountability.

  
  

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Physician/Medical Doctor/Bachelor degree from a Medical or Pharmaceutical School

  
  

• Extensive experience in Medical Affairs function within a multinational pharmaceutical company

  
  

• Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

  
  

• Excellent Leadership Capabilities to lead change and transformation in Medical function with strategic thinking and leadership stance

  
  

• Extensive team management experience

  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Diploma, Master Degree or PhD is a plus

  
  

• Clinical knowledge is a plus

  
  

• Oncology / Rare Diseases Experience is a plus

  
  

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives. Join our globally-renowned Oncology area as we work towards ambitious goals with entrepreneurial thinking. We are committed to changing the practice of medicine by generating compelling medical evidence that improves patient experiences.

Our culture is one of openness and transparency, empowering each team member to drive their career forward. Collaborate with talented colleagues across functions to make a significant impact on patients, science, and society.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dynamic team!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  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), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.