AstraZeneca

US Medical Head, Dyslipidemia

AstraZeneca$150K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent education
  • Minimum of 7 years in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs and dyslipidemia
  • At least 5 years of experience leading high-performing teams
  • Medical expertise in Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism (CVRM)
  • Knowledge of US Regulatory Strategy and new product approval processes

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead the dyslipidemia medical team and execute strategies
  • Oversee the budget and resource allocation for the disease area
  • Collaborate with the Commercial Lead to promote teamwork
  • Act as the US liaison for the Global Product Team
  • Provide insights for lifecycle management and Phase IV strategy
  • Cultivate relationships with key customers and stakeholders
  • Anticipate marketplace trends to inform strategies
  • Mentor and develop direct reports for succession planning
  • Foster a growth-oriented team culture
  • Drive product launches and large-scale medical initiatives
  • Leverage AI and digital tools to enhance medical planning and patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Encouragement for in-person collaboration with flexibility for remote work
  • Opportunity to join a globally recognized team
  • Prospect for professional growth in an innovative environment
  • Support for patients and healthcare improvements through entrepreneurial thinking
  • Focus on creating life-changing medicines through collaboration
Full Job Description

TheUS Head of Medical 6 Dyslipidemia is a leadership position that reports directly to the VP Medical Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism (CVRM), within the BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit 6s US Medical CVRM franchise. The successful candidate will lead a team to develop product and disease area strategies and drive product launches for our novel Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor (ASI) across the life-cycle.


What you 6ll do:
  • Build and lead the dyslipidemia medical team, with accountability for the development and execution of disease area and brand strategies and plans
  • Accountable for disease area and brand budget and resource requirements
  • Partner effectively with the Commercial Lead, role-modeling effective teamwork across the enterprise
  • Effectively act as the US point of contact for the Global Product Team (GPT)
  • Provide the US viewpoint into life-cycle management/phase IV strategy and study design
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with key external and internal customers
  • Anticipate future trends and needs in the marketplace
  • Coach, mentor and performance lead direct reports and take an active role in succession and talent management
  • Develop and foster a team culture that encourages continued growth and recognition
  • Collaborate and build internal and external networks
  • Deliver results in a sophisticated matrix environment, building capabilities, and leading large scale impactful medical initiatives
  • Lead the of launch of new products
  • Leverage AI and digital driven analytics, platforms and clinical solutions to improve medical planning, scientific engagement, evidence generation and patient outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with all AZ corporate policies

Requirements for the role:
  • Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent education
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs and in the dyslipidemia space
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience leading high performing teams in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Medical/clinical/scientific expertise in CVRM
  • US Regulatory Strategy Knowledge/Experience, including new product approval, labeling requirements/negotiations
  • Strong business acumen, with comprehensive understanding of the U.S. healthcare environment

Desirable Skills/Experience
  • Phase 3b/4 and post-approval dedication research including leading all aspects of patient registries and REMS programs
  • Translational medicine, population-based real-world research
  • Bridging with coordinated care management & Quality improvement pathways
  • Understanding of Health Outcomes Research including Patient-reported outcomes
  • Experience integrating emerging technologies 6such as AIsupported insights, machine learning tools, or digital medical platforms 6into medical affairs strategies or operational processes.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That 6s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn 6t mean we 6re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Join our globally renowned CVRM team. It 6s an exciting time to join as we work towards our big ambitions with entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. It 6s up to us to find solutions and act fast to make them happen.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Date Posted

04-Jun-2026

Closing Date

25-Jun-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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