Global Medical Affairs Leader/Sr. Leader - Vaccines, Infectious Diseases
Location: Barcelona, Spain
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As the Global Medical Affairs Leader/Sr. Leader (MAL), Early Assets, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.
We are seeking a candidate who has strong technical, scientific and medical knowledge of the brand to drive understanding of the medical strategy across the organisation and to lead medical activities for the brand including advisory boards and symposia to advance clinical practice.
What You'll Do
Create and develop the strategic direction, business/resource planning, and team leadership on a global level for the product, in collaboration with the Global Medical Head
Cross-functional leadership and collaboration across all Medical BioPharmaceuticals functions (e.g. Strategy & Operations and Medical Evidence) and the Global Product Team (commercial, R&D, regulatory, biostatistics etc)
Represents AZ at scientific and medical forums, including medical education forums, scientific roundtables, congresses, and symposia
Essential For The Role
Desirable:
The level of this role will be based on the selected incumbent's level of experience.
Date Posted
27-Aug-2026
Closing Date
02-Sept-2026
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.
