Medical Leadership: Develop and execute the area medical affairs strategy in alignment with GMA and regional priorities, grounded in identified gaps across local and global plans.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with regional AZ leadership, local cross-functional teams, GMA, and Alexion Commercial Area Directors to secure medical representation in decision-making forums at area and local levels.
Medical Execution: Define the medical capabilities required for success in rare diseases and actively contribute to the development of rare disease team members.
Scientific Exchange and External Engagement: Ensure high scientific expertise within Medical teams and actively maintain an area-level KOL network to establish scientific leadership.

Education: M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree.
Area-Level Medical Affairs Experience: 5+ years in an area-level Medical Affairs role, setting medical strategy across multiple markets.
KOL Network: Demonstrated ability to build and actively maintain an area-level KOL network that can be leveraged for strategic initiatives, scientific exchange, and evidence generation.
Rare/Orphan Disease Expertise: Proven expertise in orphan diseases or rare diseases, with deep understanding of the unique medical, scientific, and access challenges.
Compliance and Regulations: Deep understanding of medical compliance and pharmaceutical regulations across the area’s markets, with a strong track record of compliant medical operations.
Clinical Development and Evidence Generation: Experience in late-stage clinical development, real-world evidence (RWE), and observational studies, including planning, oversight, and dissemination of insights.
Leadership and Influence: Strong strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills to secure resources and align cross-functional teams to medical priorities.
Execution and Metrics: Proven ability to define medical capabilities and KPIs, drive execution, and conduct regular performance reviews across multiple markets.
Communication: Excellent scientific communication skills, including experience with advisory boards, publications, congresses, and medical education programs.

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Area Medical Director, MEA & EURASIA

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