Global Product Leader, Late CVRM – Weight Management

• Define and drive strategic and scientific value creation, including development and approval of assets, integrating diverse internal and external perspectives.
• Partner with the Commercial representative to evaluate and deliver optimal commercial strategies to maximize value.
• Development and delivery of the Target Product Profiles (TPP) and Target Product Claims (TPC) for the asset.
• Develop business cases for governance endorsement.
• Collaborate closely across all R&D and commercial functions within AstraZeneca.
• Execute governance-approved business cases within scope on time, cost, and quality, working with the Franchise Head to resolve issues.
• Innovate and explore novel methods to accelerate development, leveraging new opportunities and prioritization opportunities to maximize its value

Risk and Opportunity Management:

• Identify, assess, and manage risks, opportunities, and strategic issues, escalating to the franchise head, as necessary.

• Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team focused on the delivery of the asset objectives.
• Drive effective decision-making and project delivery through agile sub-teams.
• Cultivate talent within the team to foster global leadership potential.
• Foster a biotech-like team culture that embraces challenge, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure governance and compliance by safeguarding AstraZeneca’s rights, data, and intellectual property while ensuring that all GPT activities are conducted in line with the AZ Code of Ethics and relevant AZ policies, including compliance with ethical business practices.
• Coordinate all external communications and publications related to the project in alignment with the Weight Management franchise strategy.

Support for the Franchise:

• As an indication GPL, you will support the Global Franchise head with the following activities:
• Development and execution of the publication and PR strategy for the product.
• Approve all external information on the product, including publications, regulatory documents, and clinical trial registers.
• Manage and protect the Intellectual Property (IP) assets of the products in consultation with IP and legal experts, including leadership of the Patent, Regulatory, and Legal Defense Team.
• Lead cross-functional issues management teams and prepare for Advisory Committee meetings.
• Engage with executive management and senior leaders, including AstraZeneca’s Senior Executive Team, to steer project success.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including being a key member of a GPT and interactions with executive leadership.
• Significant expertise in drug development processes, specifically the design of

development strategies that incorporate regulatory, commercial, and external insights.

• Strong business acumen, with credibility among key opinion leaders, players, and scientific communities, with specific and relevant therapy area expertise.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at high levels with both internal and external stakeholders, simplifying complexity to drive performance and decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams within a highly matrixed environment, ensuring high team effectiveness through collaboration, influence, and coaching.

• PhD and/or MD degree preferred

US Pay Transparency: The annual base pay for this position in USD ranges from $251,610.40 - $377,415.60 .  However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. ​