Global Product Leader, Late CVRM – Weight Management

Global Product Leader, Late CVRM – Weight Management Are you an inspiring leader with extensive experience in late-stage drug development? Do you want to make a significant impact by developing life-changing medicines?

At AstraZeneca, we transcend global boundaries to make an impact and solve challenges with integrity.

Our commitment to doing the right thing guides us, even in the most challenging situations. We forge partnerships that enable us to pursue world-class medicines, combining our exceptional talent with others from around the globe.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Late R&D, CVRM team as Global Product Leader, Late CVRM, Weight Management. Join us to maximize the potential of the medicines in the franchise.

The role reports to the Franchise Head of Weight Management in late CVRM and is placed at one of our dynamic R&D sites in Boston, Seaport Boulevard, MA, Gaithersburg, MD or Gothenburg, Sweden.

About the Role As a Global Product Leader (GPL) in the weight management franchise, you will play a pivotal leadership role with accountabilities critical to delivering AstraZeneca's business objectives and portfolio value targets. You'll be responsible for crafting and executing a successful strategy for late-stage weight management projects, aligned with the overall franchise strategy throughout the asset lifecycle. In this role, you'll lead a cross-functional Global Product Team(GPT) focusing on the development and delivery of innovative medicines for people living with obesity and related cardiometabolic conditions.

This position calls for a forward-thinking leader who can adeptly manage an increased pipeline, incorporate AI innovations, and foster speed and communication skills within the team. As part of the newly formed weight management franchise, you will oversee this GPT, identifying risks and opportunities to report to the franchise head.

• Define and drive strategic and scientific value creation, including development and approval of assets, integrating diverse internal and external perspectives.
• Partner with the Commercial representative to evaluate and deliver optimal commercial strategies to maximize value.
• Development and delivery of the Target Product Profiles (TPP) and Target Product Claims (TPC) for the asset.
• Develop business cases for governance endorsement.
• Collaborate closely across all R&D and commercial functions within AstraZeneca.
• Execute governance-approved business cases within scope on time, cost, and quality, working with the Franchise Head to resolve issues.
• Innovate and explore novel methods to accelerate dyslipidemia FDC development, leveraging new opportunities and prioritization within the franchise to maximize its value.

• Identify, assess, and manage risks, opportunities, and strategic issues, escalating to the franchise head as necessary.

• Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team focused on the delivery of the asset objectives.
• Drive effective decision-making and project delivery through agile sub-teams.
• Cultivate talent within the team to foster global leadership potential.
• Foster a biotech-like team culture that embraces challenge, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure governance and compliance by safeguarding AstraZeneca’s rights, data, and intellectual property while ensuring that all GPT activities are conducted in line with the AZ Code of Ethics and relevant AZ policies, including compliance with ethical business practices.
• Coordinate all external communications and publications related to the FDCs in alignment with the franchise strategy.

• Development and execution of the publication and PR strategy for the product.
• Approve all external information on the product, including publications, regulatory documents, and clinical trial registers.
• Manage and protect the Intellectual Property (IP) assets of the products in consultation with IP and legal experts, including leadership of the Patent, Regulatory, and Legal Defense Team.
• Lead cross-functional issues management teams and prepare for Advisory Committee meetings.
• Engage with executive management and senior leaders, including AstraZeneca’s Senior Executive Team, to steer project success.

• Advanced degree in life sciences
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including being a key member of a GPT and interactions with executive leadership.
• Significant expertise in drug development processes, specifically the design of development strategies that incorporate regulatory, commercial, and external insights.
• Strong business acumen, with credibility among key opinion leaders, payers, and scientific communities, with specific and relevant therapy area expertise.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at high levels with both internal and external stakeholders, simplifying complexity to drive…