Medical Manager, Neurology, Rare Disease, Gulf
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About the Role
AstraZeneca is seeking a Rare Disease Medical Manager for Neurology in the Gulf region to lead and coach a team of Medical Partners and Advisors. The role involves executing the medical strategy, overseeing scientific engagements, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive patient-focused medical activities.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Rare Disease Medical Partners and/or Medical Advisors
- Translate the cluster’s strategic medical plan into operational field objectives
- Oversee execution of scientific engagements, medical education, diagnostic projects, and patient identification initiatives
- Monitor medical performance through KPIs, field activity reports, and qualitative feedback
- Act as the medical bridge between field teams and cross functional brand stakeholders
- Support implementation of local research and real world evidence initiatives
- Ensure medical governance and compliance across all medical activities
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence within the team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in medicine or pharmacy
- Minimum 5+ years of medical affairs experience
- Proven track record in leading cross functional medical activities
- Deep understanding of Gulf healthcare systems, access pathways, and payer dynamics
- Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills
- Willingness to travel within the Gulf region
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Role Summary
- The Rare Disease Medical Manager (RD MM) is the operational and people leader of the Rare Disease Medical Affairs team. Reporting to the Gulf Medical Director, Rare Disease, this role ensures the flawless execution of the medical strategy and field plan, translating regional therapeutic priorities i
What You’ll Do
- Team Leadership & Medical Execution: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Rare Disease Medical Partners and/or Medical Advisors to deliver high quality, compliant, and insight driven medical engagements.
- Translate the cluster’s strategic medical plan into operational field objectives, ensuring alignment with the brand direction and priorities.
- Oversee execution of scientific engagements, medical education, diagnostic projects, and patient identification initiatives across key markets.
- Monitor medical performance through KPIs, field activity reports, and qualitative feedback to ensure consistent excellence and compliance.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Act as the medical bridge between field teams and cross functional brand stakeholders (Marketing, Market Access, Diagnostics, Policy, and Commercial).
- Partner with Access and Commercial colleagues to support evidence based payer and policy discussions.
- Contribute medical insight and data driven recommendations to local brand and launch excellence teams.
- Represent Medical in local brand planning, promotional review, and operational readiness discussions.
- Evidence Generation & Medical Governance: Support implementation of local research and real world evidence initiatives, including registries, early access programs, and ESRs.
- Ensure medical governance and compliance across all medical activities, including material review, field scientific exchanges, and external engagements.
- Collaborate with Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance teams to uphold quality, compliance, and ethical standards in all medical interactions.
- Talent Development & Capability Building: Foster a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence within the team.
Essential for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in medicine or pharmacy is required.
- Minimum 5+ years of medical affairs experience.
- Proven track record in leading cross functional medical activities.
- Deep understanding of Gulf healthcare systems, access pathways, and payer dynamics.
- Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills.
- Willingness to travel within the Gulf region.
Desirable for the Role
- Post graduate master’s degree is an advantage.
- Solid background in rare disease or specialty preferred.
- Experience in clinical research and knowledge of therapeutic disease state and treatment.
- Team Management Experience.
Why AstraZeneca?
- At AstraZeneca Rare Disease, leadership means turning medical strategy into impact — through people, science, and purpose.
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