Rare Neurology Medical Lead

Riyadh
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Rare Neurology Medical Lead – KSAABOUT ASTRAZENECAAstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.Join a high-performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces.SITE DESCRIPTIONAstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working; all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.ROLE SUMMARYAstraZeneca is pioneering the next era of science-driven healthcare, focused on delivering life-changing therapies for patients living with rare and devastating diseases. Through a global partnership between AstraZeneca and Alexion, we are building a unified rare disease medical platform that combines cutting-edge science, deep disease understanding, and strong local execution to transform outcomes for patients, families, and healthcare ecosystems in the kingdom.As a Rare Neurology Medical Lead, you will define the medical vision and direction for your designated therapeutic area (TA) in Saudi Arabia. You will lead strategic medical planning and evidence generation, shape external engagement, ensure cross-functional alignment and work closely with market access team to ensure timely, equitable patient access in line with Saudi vision 2030.The Rare Neurology Medical Lead is a senior medical leader reporting to the Rare Disease Medical Director. In this role you role, he/she will be responsible for shaping the therapeutic area strategy, driving medical excellence, and leading a high-performing medical team to deliver impactful, compliant medical activities.
He/she will also serves as the key medical voice and thought partner to the business, providing strategic, scientific, and operational leadership to ensure AstraZeneca remains a trusted rare disease partner for healthcare professionals, policymakers, patients and Academic institutionsWhat you’ll doStrategic Leadership & Therapeutic Area Vision

Define and execute the therapy area Medical Strategy for KSA
Translate regional and global strategies into clear local medical objectives, evidence generation plan, and access-enabling initiatives.
Serve as the strategic medical partner to the cross-functional TA leadership team, contributing to long-term planning and pipeline readiness
Provide medical leadership across the product lifecycle, including launch readiness, lifecycle management, and indication expansion.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Lead and develop the TA medical team and fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
Coach team members to build strategic thinking, scientific depth, and external engagement capabilities.
Collaborate with HR and the Medical Director to shape talent development, succession planning, and capability-building frameworks across the medical organization.

Evidence Generation & Data Strategy

Shape and oversee the TA evidence generation plan, ensuring integration of real-world data, registries, and post-marketing research aligned to clinical and payer needs.
Ensure effective collaboration with local, regional and global stakeholders to deliver studies and publications of scientific relevance.
Drive medical input into HEOR and value-based initiatives, ensuring alignment between medical and access strategies.

External Engagement & Scientific Leadership

Act as the senior medical ambassador for the TA in KSA, building strong partnerships with national thought leaders, rare disease centers, professional societies key institutions, policymakers, and academic networks.
Build and maintain strong external partnerships that advance disease understanding and elevate AstraZeneca’s scientific leadership reputation.
Oversee scientific congress activities, advisory boards, and continuous medical education events in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Medical Governance & Compliance

Ensure all medical activities are compliant with AstraZeneca policies, global SOPs, and local regulations.
Serve as the governance lead for the TA, providing medical oversight to promotional review, clinical programs, and external collaborations.
Champion a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical medical engagement across the team and cross-functional partners.

Business Partnership & Strategic Contribution

Act as a member of the AstraZeneca Saudi Team, contributing to the Rare Disease strategy and business planning.
Collaborate closely with Access, Policy, and Commercial functions to integrate medical perspectives into pricing, reimbursement, and market-access initiatives.
Serve as a key conduit between Saudi operations and regional/global medical leadership, ensuring alignment and knowledge flow across levels.

Only applications in KSA will be considered.Essential for the roleAstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Essential Capabilities:

Medical or advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD).
Minimum 8+ years of medical affairs experience, with proven strategic and people-leadership experience.
Deep expertise in rare disease or specialty therapeutic areas.
Demonstrated success in building and leading cross-functional medical teams and delivering measurable strategic outcomes.
Proven ability to influence at senior levels and operate effectively in a matrix environment.
Experience in evidence generation, HEOR collaboration, and medical-access integration.
Excellent leadership, strategic, and communication skills.
Fluent in English; Arabic an advantage.

Why AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca onFollow AstraZeneca onFollow AstraZeneca onDate Posted 07-Apr-2026Closing Date 13-Apr-2026AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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