Global Product Leader, Respiratory & Immunology

Gaithersburg MD (USA), Cambridge (UK), Gothenburg (Sweden)

Reporting to: Global Franchise Head, Late Respiratory & Immunology

Our ambition is to transform Respiratory & Immunology care for patients, moving beyond symptom control to disease modification, remission and, one day, cure.

We are focused on chronic respiratory diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as immune-driven diseases such as lupus. We follow the science to address tough and complex, unsolved problems - targeting the underlying biology and developing effective new drug modalities and combinations with the ultimate ambition of achieving disease modification and clinical remission.

As a Global Product Lead for the Global Development Team you will have the responsibility for the therapeutically aligned Indication strategy which is one of the key pillars of the Asset strategy. Together with the cross-functional Indication Team you will design the Indication strategy in line with the Asset strategy and through the brand’s life cycle management (LCM). You will also ensure that functional expertise is brought to bear on the Global Product Team (GPT) discussions. You will lead the cross-functional execution of the approved Indication strategy once approved by the GPT and governance.

You will lead the team by example displaying AZ values and helping shape an inclusive culture of growth and development.

Main Accountabilities

• This role reports to the Global Franchise Head Respiratory & Immunology and has the following accountabilities:
• Accountable for creation and operational implementation of the Indication strategy aligned with the Asset strategy through the product/indication lifecycle, above and beyond LCM.
• Ensure Indication strategy is innovative, with a balanced focus on safety and efficacy for regulatory approval plus value for market access.
• Defining and creating the content of Indication cases that deliver regulatory approval worldwide (health authority needs) as well as reimbursement (Payer needs).
• Delivering of governance-approved cases within tolerance on time, cost and quality, working with functional management as required to resolve issues.
• Monitor the external environment and proactively produces plans for events which may impact the Indication’s strategy.
• Delivering the Indication Target Product Profile (TPP) and Target Product Claims (TPC).
• Ensuring role modelling for internal customers and KEE engagement in strategy development and science cascade.
• Ensuring effective and transparent risk, opportunity and issue management at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Simplifying the complex, anticipating obstacles and barriers and working around them by integrating robust scientific, competitive intelligence, KOL and payer insights. Seeking partners and collaborators that share our passion for science.
• Ensuring appropriate Governance and Compliance and protects AZ’s Rights, Data and Intellectual Property.
• Managing performance with cross-functional team. Building and effectively leading successful cross-functional teams.

Essential Requirements:

• MD or PhD in a scientific or technical subject area
• Full grasp of the latest research and thinking in Respiratory biologic/Immunology candidate drugs
• Ability to build strong KEE networks and ability to shape the market for Respiratory biologic candidate drugs
• Solid knowledge of the competitive landscape and activities
• Conceptual, analytical and critical thinking
• Ability to influence strategically across all levels of the organisation
• Proven matrix leadership to accomplish team and organizational objectives
• Experience of leading a development team and working in a Global environment
• Significant understanding of the overall drug development process
• Demonstrated ability to shape and deliver strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proven negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal leadership skills
• Mastery of Project Management with an ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams
• Hands-on experience of managing project budgets
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally

So, what’s next?

This role is open from 20th June 2023 and we welcome your application no later than 4th July 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.