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Senior Global Medical Affairs Lead, Cardiovascular & Renal (CVRM)

US - Cambridge Kendall SQ - MAFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Develops and leads bold medical strategies for Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism therapy areas, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver evidence generation and market-shaping initiatives.

Role type

Senior Global Medical Affairs Lead (Strategy & Evidence Generation)

Builds

Global medical agendas, evidence generation programs, and strategic partnerships for AstraZeneca's CVRM portfolio.

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry, Cardiovascular & Renal therapeutics

Required skills

Global medical strategy leadership, clinical research design (Phases 2–4), real-world evidence (RWE) program management, stakeholder engagement (KOLs, regulators, payers), regulatory insight, digital health and AI proficiency, cross-functional team leadership, healthcare system pathway understanding.

Preferred skills

Expertise in cardiovascular or renal disease (hypertension, CKD, heart failure), product launch experience across diverse markets, experience in Marketing/R&D/Market Access, established global KOL networks.

Technologies

Digital health platforms, AI tools, advanced analytics platforms, scientific communication platforms.

Responsibilities

Design and implement global product and disease area strategies; lead evidence generation including clinical trials and RWE studies; leverage digital and AI to transform evidence communication; build and sustain relationships with global KOLs, regulators, and payers; ensure regulatory compliance in evidence generation; mentor cross-functional teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership