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Role Overview The Area Medical Director is accountable for setting and executing the  area-level medical affairs strategy  across multiple markets, with a focus on  rare and orphan diseases . This role aligns area priorities with Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and regional objectives, identifies and addresses gaps in local and global plans, and ensures  scientific leadership ,  compliance , and  operational excellence . Acting as the  Rare Disease (RD) Therapeutic Area lead for the region , the role guides local AstraZeneca (AZ) teams, leveraging  Alexion’s expertise  in rare diseases to enhance medical education, disease awareness, evidence generation, and clinical trial footprint. The Area Medical Director builds and maintains a robust  KOL network , leads above-country initiatives, and drives cross-market knowledge sharing to elevate standards and impact across the area. Key Responsibilities Medical Leadership : Develop and execute the area medical affairs strategy in alignment with GMA and regional priorities, grounded in identified gaps across local and global plans. Serve as the RD TA lead for the region, guiding local AZ teams and leveraging Alexion know-how  in rare diseases. Lead above-country initiatives to amplify the reach and impact of medical education and disease awareness activities. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Build strong relationships with regional AZ leadership, local cross-functional teams, GMA, and Alexion Commercial Area Directors to secure medical representation in decision-making forums at area and local levels. Influence AZ counterparts to ensure the right medical focus, resources, and capabilities are in place to execute the rare disease medical strategy. Lead area-level medical initiatives including congress presence, medical education events, advisory boards, publications, and Centers of Expertise scientific programs. Medical Execution : Define the medical capabilities required for success in rare diseases and actively contribute to the development of rare disease team members. Establish medical KPIs aligned with strategy and ensure execution through regular reviews with markets. Drive knowledge sharing and best-practice dissemination across markets to improve consistency, quality, and impact. Scientific Exchange and External Engagement : Ensure high scientific expertise within Medical teams and actively maintain an area-level KOL network to establish scientific leadership. Identify and drive high-impact initiatives across the area, such as patient support programs, evidence generation activities (e.g., ESRs, RWE studies, observational research), and expansion of the clinical trial footprint in rare diseases. Experience and Qualifications Education:  M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree. Area-Level Medical Affairs Experience:  experience in an area-level Medical Affairs role, setting medical strategy across multiple markets. Proven experience leading local Medical Affairs teams. KOL Network : Demonstrated ability to build and actively maintain an area-level KOL network that can be leveraged for strategic initiatives, scientific exchange, and evidence generation. Rare/Orphan Disease Expertise : Proven expertise in orphan diseases or rare diseases, with deep understanding of the unique medical, scientific, and access challenges. Compliance and Regulations : Deep understanding of medical compliance and pharmaceutical regulations across the area’s markets, with a strong track record of compliant medical operations. Clinical Development and Evidence Generation : Experience in late-stage clinical development, real-world evidence (RWE), and observational studies, including planning, oversight, and dissemination of insights. Leadership and Influence : Strong strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills to secure resources and align cross-functional teams to medical priorities. Execution and Metrics : Proven ability to define medical capabilities and KPIs, drive execution, and conduct regular performance reviews across multiple markets. Communication : Excellent scientific communication skills, including experience with advisory boards, publications, congresses, and medical education programs. Date Posted 22-gru-2025 Closing Date 30-sty-2026 Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com . Alexion participates in E-Verify.

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