Senior Global Medical Affairs Lead, Cardiovascular – Renal

AstraZeneca

. Develop and lead global medical strategies within the Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism therapy area .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $243,586 - $336,380 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading global medical strategies within the Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism therapy area, while effectively guiding cross-functional teams and leveraging digital health and AI for evidence communication and stakeholder engagement.

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Advanced Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)Leadership in Global Healthcare EnvironmentsDigital Health and AI ProficiencyClinical Research Program ExperienceStakeholder Engagement and Network Building

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Hard Skills

Healthcare System PathwaysRegulatory LandscapesMarket-Shaping StrategiesEvidence-Generation StrategiesClinical Trials (Phases 2–4)Real-World Evidence StudiesProduct and Disease-Area StrategiesPractice-Change InitiativesData PlatformsScientific Literature Understanding

Soft Skills

Mentoring and Guiding TeamsInfluencing Diverse StakeholdersCollaboration Across GeographiesEffective CommunicationBuilding Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Digital Health ToolsAI PlatformsAdvanced AnalyticsData Platforms

Industry Keywords

CardiovascularRenalMetabolismMedical AffairsMarket AccessPharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare TransformationPayer OrganizationsPatient Care PathwaysRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead global medical strategies within the Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism therapy area
Guide cross-functional and cross-regional teams to deliver ambitious goals
Shape global medical agendas through Global Medical Team, Global Product Team, and Disease Area Team leadership
Partner with Medical and Commercial functions across markets and regions
Lead strategy and transformation initiatives, including product and disease-area strategies and practice-change initiatives
Apply healthcare-system, regulatory, market-access, and competitive insights to shape markets and prepare for launches and lifecycle management
Lead evidence-generation strategies involving clinical trials, registries, and real-world evidence studies
Guide optimization, communication, and rollout of evidence across scientific platforms
Leverage digital health, AI, advanced analytics, and data platforms to transform evidence communication and stakeholder engagement
Build relationships with global and regional KOLs, professional societies, regulators, payers, patient organizations, technology innovators, and health systems
Mentor and guide cross-functional teams and champion scientific leadership
Ensure clinical trial and evidence-generation initiatives meet scientific and regulatory requirements
Anticipate evolving regulatory and payer evidence requirements and ensure compliant data generation and communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline required (MD, PhD, PharmD)
At least 5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry or leadership experience in health systems, academia, research, or other relevant healthcare settings
Demonstrated leadership in complex, global healthcare environments
Experience shaping strategy, driving performance, leading large and diverse cross-functional teams, and delivering major product, evidence, or healthcare transformation initiatives
Significant expertise in healthcare system pathways, regulatory landscapes, market-shaping, and external stakeholder engagement
Strong track record of internal and external network building and collaboration across geographies and matrix teams
Effective mentoring of junior colleagues or peers
Digital and AI proficiency, including digital health tools, AI, and data platforms
Deep understanding of patient care pathways, evolving treatment protocols, scientific literature, and healthcare transformation
Ability to guide, influence, and align diverse stakeholders, including thought leaders, regulatory bodies, patient groups, and payer organisations
Recognized or transferable expertise in cardiovascular, renal, or related therapeutic areas is desirable
Advanced experience with clinical research programs, pivotal clinical trials (Phases 2–4), RWE studies, and innovative evidence-generation approaches is desirable
Experience in Medical Affairs, Marketing, R&D, or Market Access is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan)
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days a week on site
Inclusive and diverse work environment