Medical Manager - Respiratory & Immunology (Czech & Slovakia)

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a Medical Manager for Respiratory & Immunology to lead its MSL team across the Czech Republic and Slovakia and help shape the medical strategy for this key therapeutic area. This is a highly visible leadership role combining people leadership, scientific excellence and strategic medical ownership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the R&I MSL team, building capabilities and a culture of continuous improvement
• Co-own the development and delivery of the R&I medical strategy, turning strategic priorities into measurable activities
• Identify opportunities for Medical Affairs to address unmet needs and support the evolution of clinical practice through evidence, education and partnerships
• Turn insights from clinical practice and external experts into actions that strengthen medical strategy and patient care
• Identify local evidence gaps and contribute to evidence-generation initiatives such as clinical research, real-world evidence and externally sponsored research
• Contribute to launch readiness and lifecycle strategy, anticipating future evidence needs and changes in respiratory treatment
• Act as a strategic Medical partner in cross-functional teams, safeguarding the independence and non-promotional nature of Medical Affairs

Required profile

• Strong scientific background and ability to critically interpret clinical evidence
• Demonstrated people-leadership, including coaching and developing others
• Medical Affairs experience and understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare environment
• Ability to translate scientific complexity into clear strategic direction
• Excellent scientific communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• High level of written and spoken English
• Ability to manage changing priorities, take ownership of deliverables and travel as required

Desirable

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or another life-science discipline
• Experience in Respiratory & Immunology or another specialty-care area
• Several years of Medical Affairs experience
• Experience in evidence generation, clinical research or RWE
• Knowledge of the Czech and/or Slovak healthcare environment