Global Medical Head, Infectious Disease

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From AstraZeneca’s original posting

To accomplish our goals and enable the best patient outcomes, we look for AZ BPM leaders to have five core capabilities and to act as role models for our AZ values. These capabilities include: track record of building and maintaining a deep and continued connection to medical practice/healthcare delivery; collaborative/matrix management skills with a focus on leading diverse groups (e.g., cultural, geographical, functional) to achieve excellent results in shared goals; well-developed communication and influencing skills, with the ability to distill complexity down to what matters most to our stakeholders; an ability to think strategically and creatively; and, business acumen. The Global Medical Head – ID shapes product and disease area strategy, drives product launches and life cycle management, provides strategic direction for evidence generation, education and publication, and engages extensively externally to further the scientific leadership of AZ. It is a leadership position that reports directly to the Vice President, Franchise and Medical & Scientific Affairs (FMSA) and is responsible for all aspects of the global medical strategy and plan. The incumbent is a member of the…