Global Product Lead
AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Location: Gaithersbug, Maryland
Job Title: Global Product Lead
Introduction To Role Our GPLs are aligned to, and responsible for, the stewardship of leading medicines in our portfolio. They are responsible for leading the cross-functional Global Product Team to deliver the integrated global product strategy, inclusive of clinical development, medical, regulatory and integrated commercial plans.
Accountabilities
Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) which together defines and drives the strategic direction of the medicine, ensuring scientific value creation across the lifecycle including clinical development, regulatory approvals, product launch/commercialization and lifecycle management.
Is the single point of contact for the asset, working in collaboration with a cross-functional GPT and disease strategy teams within R&D.
Is accountable for the assigned asset or indication strategy and its execution including Target Product Profile (TPP), investment decisions and agreements with the business
Ensures cross-functional alignment of Development, Commercial and Operational strategies and delivery of the indication (or asset) clinical program
GPL is accountable and endorses recommendations on behalf of the GPT, while GPT members may have responsibility for key deliverables (e.g. PTRS)
Elevates identified risks/opportunities for indication program to Franchise Team / LSPC
Is a role model and an ambassador for the brand and for AZ with our internal partners and external collaborators, with representatives from the scientific community and health authorities, and in any interactions with health care practitioners and patients.
Is entrepreneurial in problem solving and improves opportunities for the brand through shaping and driving ambitious and deliverable product strategy
Ensures appropriate Governance and Compliance and protects AZ’s Rights, Data and Intellectual Property
Builds and effectively leads high performing cross-functional teams.
Speak up and challenge, always towards better outcomes and towards integrity, enabling growth of the organization, team and individuals.
Enthusiastically embrace the diversity of healthcare ecosystems as significant opportunity
Relate and connect deeply with various KEES, healthcare systems and large markets in order to deliver direction and support.
Essential Skills/Experience
Bachelors in Life Sciences
10+ years of pharmaceutical experience including in depth Immunology knowledge
Global cross functional leadership, ideally in both global R&D and commercial or medical setting
Inspirational, empowering leader in a strategic multifunctional environment
Strong decision-making capabilities and understanding how to work with a cross-functional teams to gather appropriate inputs, challenge ideas, and come to clear decisions
Excellent scientific and clinical acuity – understands the full value change of medicine and translational science
Has influenced significant functional investment decisions.
Encouraged and influenced without direct authority to deliver positive patient outcome.
Has led sophisticated projects with ambitious achievements in fast paced circumstances
Proven track record of achieving results through others, as well as coaching and developing impactful team members.
Desirable For The Role
Ph.D. or Masters in life sciences
Scientific or medical degree, potentially coupled with marketing or commercial experience and/or degrees.
Sub-team leader and worked in a Global Product Team (Early or Late stage) as a core team member
Drug development and regulatory/filing experience
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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Job Title: Global Product Lead
Introduction To Role Our GPLs are aligned to, and responsible for, the stewardship of leading medicines in our portfolio. They are responsible for leading the cross-functional Global Product Team to deliver the integrated global product strategy, inclusive of clinical development, medical, regulatory and integrated commercial plans.
Accountabilities
Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) which together defines and drives the strategic direction of the medicine, ensuring scientific value creation across the lifecycle including clinical development, regulatory approvals, product launch/commercialization and lifecycle management.
Is the single point of contact for the asset, working in collaboration with a cross-functional GPT and disease strategy teams within R&D.
Is accountable for the assigned asset or indication strategy and its execution including Target Product Profile (TPP), investment decisions and agreements with the business
Ensures cross-functional alignment of Development, Commercial and Operational strategies and delivery of the indication (or asset) clinical program
GPL is accountable and endorses recommendations on behalf of the GPT, while GPT members may have responsibility for key deliverables (e.g. PTRS)
Elevates identified risks/opportunities for indication program to Franchise Team / LSPC
Is a role model and an ambassador for the brand and for AZ with our internal partners and external collaborators, with representatives from the scientific community and health authorities, and in any interactions with health care practitioners and patients.
Is entrepreneurial in problem solving and improves opportunities for the brand through shaping and driving ambitious and deliverable product strategy
Ensures appropriate Governance and Compliance and protects AZ’s Rights, Data and Intellectual Property
Builds and effectively leads high performing cross-functional teams.
Speak up and challenge, always towards better outcomes and towards integrity, enabling growth of the organization, team and individuals.
Enthusiastically embrace the diversity of healthcare ecosystems as significant opportunity
Relate and connect deeply with various KEES, healthcare systems and large markets in order to deliver direction and support.
Essential Skills/Experience
Bachelors in Life Sciences
10+ years of pharmaceutical experience including in depth Immunology knowledge
Global cross functional leadership, ideally in both global R&D and commercial or medical setting
Inspirational, empowering leader in a strategic multifunctional environment
Strong decision-making capabilities and understanding how to work with a cross-functional teams to gather appropriate inputs, challenge ideas, and come to clear decisions
Excellent scientific and clinical acuity – understands the full value change of medicine and translational science
Has influenced significant functional investment decisions.
Encouraged and influenced without direct authority to deliver positive patient outcome.
Has led sophisticated projects with ambitious achievements in fast paced circumstances
Proven track record of achieving results through others, as well as coaching and developing impactful team members.
Desirable For The Role
Ph.D. or Masters in life sciences
Scientific or medical degree, potentially coupled with marketing or commercial experience and/or degrees.
Sub-team leader and worked in a Global Product Team (Early or Late stage) as a core team member
Drug development and regulatory/filing experience
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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