Medical Lead R&I Balkans

Medical Lead Respiratory & Immunology Balkans leads the medical and scientific strategy for the specialty area, including disease and brand objectives, education initiatives, evidence generation strategy, and treatment and healthcare system pathway redesign strategy, per Therapy Area objectives (incl. pre-launch and peri-launch strategy and execution).

Medical Lead Balkans provides functional line management and strategic execution in the field with delivery of KPIs through Field Medical Teams (MSL team and/or Medical Educator Team), including national and regional planning & delivery.

As back up of Nominated Signatory, Medical Lead has accountability as reviewer and approver of activities and materials within the respective TA.

Main Accountabilities:

Strategic leadership of the medical & scientific aspect of Respiratory & Immunology

Defines, leads and implements comprehensive and innovative Medical Plan for the Cluster medical portfolio, in alignment with global plans

Leads delivery of Evidence Plans and contributes to the Value Story to support brand objectives

Actively contributes to development and implementation of cross-functional Business Plan

Defines and implements relevant External Engagement plan and develops high added-value relationships with external experts, scientific societies and health decision-makers in the therapeutic area

Continuously develops own scientific expertise in the therapeutic area

Ensures the patient is at the heart of all activities

External medical & scientific engagement 

Develops and maintains scientific relationships with key physicians to build customer insight and develop strategic partnerships

Projects the image and corporate values of AstraZeneca in internal and external interactions

Drives the setup of medical communication and publication plan in the therapeutic area

Leads the development and implementation of Clinical Advisory Boards

Supports the development and monitoring of early access programs

Develops and leverages medical insight from external and internal customers into key activities, projects and plans

People leadership responsibilities 

Leads and coaches the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Medical Advisors, Medical Managers or  any other medical roles in Cluster countries, as direct supervisor, providing functional line management and strategic execution in the field with delivery of KPIs through Field Medical Teams and  any other function related KPIs

Builds a high performing TA medical team by recruiting, managing performance and developing high-calibre staff

Understands and applies performance development principles and ways of working to optimize and advance both individual and team performance and contribution, delivering benefit to patients and adding value to AstraZeneca’s business ambition

Demonstrates a leadership model underpinned by the Great Place to Work strategy and AZ Values, thereby supporting and promoting a culture of diversity, lifelong learning, speak up and collaboration, as well as a healthy and safe working environment in which individuals are enabled to reach their full potential and contribute to the joint success

Complies with all relevant People and SHE standards, policies and processes

Governance, ensuring compliance and adherence to processes and regulation (including but not limited to patient safety, clinical trials, promotional activities, etc.)

Provides/oversees the medical review of adverse event reports and expert local medical input

Supports the development and implementation of local Patient Risk Mitigation Plans

Provides expert medical input into local regulatory submissions and activities

Acts to ensure GCP requirements are fully complied with and in line with the local Quality Management System (QMS) SOP and all other AZ policies and Standards

Provides medical input for development of promotional materials and events

As back up to lead Nominated Signatory ensures that all materials and events are in line with internal SOPs, relevant industry codes and local regulations

Ensures that company confidentiality is maintained (e.g. intellectual property, product information)

Ensures compliance with AZ code of Ethics, Corporate Governance, Audit requirements and other relevant guidelines, codes, policies and procedures

Essential Requirements:

Graduate of Medicine, Pharmacy or Biomedicine equivalent

Current familiarity with healthcare environment including external scientific experts, academia, the medical community, patient needs and related dynamics

At least three to five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience in Medical Affairs and/or understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs

Product lifecycle understanding

High level of scientific knowledge

Extensive patient and customer insight

Demonstrated expertise in synthesising scientific information and communicating it effectively at peer level with HCPs

Proven cross-functional experience and collaboration with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Advocacy

Proficiency in English language

Driver’s license required

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of or experience in Respiratory and Immunology

Established track record in clinical research or ability to attain this knowledge rapidly

Track record of leading and developing people

Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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Date Posted

05-Nov-2026

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026

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