US Medical Head, Dyslipidemia

What you’ll 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—such as AI-supported insights, machine learning tools, or digital medical platforms—into medical affairs strategies or operational processes.