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Associate Director, External Scientific Partnerships – US Medical Affairs
Associate Director, External Scientific Partnerships – US Medical AffairsAstraZeneca • Boston, MA, United States
Associate Director, External Scientific Partnerships – US Medical Affairs

Associate Director, External Scientific Partnerships – US Medical Affairs

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA, United States
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of rare diseases? As the Associate Director, External Scientific Partnerships, US Medical Affairs, you will be at the forefront of strategic initiatives with US-based health professional societies and associations. Collaborating with Director, ESP and TA Leadership teams, you will drive and deliver a comprehensive strategic engagement plan for our rare disease portfolio. Your role will involve professional society collaborations, HCP education, and engagement with Key Opinion Leaders, all aligned with US Medical Affairs' strategic goals. You will analyze and communicate key strategic external landscapes, enabling informed decisions that contribute to Alexion's success.

Accountabilities

  • Maintain strategic relationships with US-based scientific societies and be responsible for execution of plans.
  • Align partnership initiatives with TA strategies and Leadership Teams to ensure evidence-based care and build the HCP talent pipeline.
  • Engage cross-functionally with Alexion leaders to optimize interactions related to scientific associations and identify collaboration opportunities.
  • Contribute to project objectives in line with medical strategy, incorporating new clinical evidence and guidelines.
  • Represent Alexion at key professional organization meetings and events, collaborating with internal collaborators.
  • Strategically fund programs through sponsorships, ensuring effective budget management.
  • Develop communications to ensure visibility of Alexion Professional Society partnerships.
  • Track and evaluate performance metrics to inform future strategy.
  • Undertake other strategic projects as assigned.

Essential Skills / Experience

  • PhD, PharmD or equivalent experience in a scientific field preferred (BS, MS, MD, PhD, PharmD)
  • 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field or alliance / partnership experience with large ESPOs and External Experts
  • Knowledge in rare disease and enterprise thinking; ability to tap into connections across products
  • Proven leadership and collaboration skills; shown capability in building relationships with diverse groups
  • Ability to foster strong, compliant, productive alliances
  • Proven ability to establish relationships with scientific associations and external experts
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment; lead multiple projects and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of drug development process and commercialization
  • Strong project management skills; track record in working effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience working in medical affairs
  • Fluent in English
  • Detailed knowledge of social media space, business channels, and advancing digital health
  • Solid understanding of regulatory environment and industry standards
  • Proven technical, organizational, project management, negotiation, and budgeting capabilities; self-starter
  • 25% Travel anticipated
  • At AstraZeneca's Alexion division, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to making a meaningful impact. Our unique culture fosters connections that inspire new ideas, profoundly impacting patients' lives. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring that life-changing ideas can emerge from anywhere. Our dedication to giving back to communities is matched by our ambition to succeed for those in need. Join us in a journey where your career is not just a path but an opportunity to make a difference where it truly counts.

    The annual base pay for this position ranges from $150,202 - $225,304 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

    When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

    Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of a team that is transforming lives every day!

    Date Posted

    21-Nov-2025

    Closing Date

    Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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