US Executive Director, Early Assets

Job description

Introduction to role: Are you ready to turn ideas into life-changing medicines? At AstraZeneca, scientific innovation drives everything we do to address unmet patient needs. In this role, reporting directly to the VP US Medical Affairs, the US Executive Director, Early Assets will lead the development of bold US medical strategies for our early pipeline, provide scientific input to cross-functional teams, and build an influential external network across US disease areas where AstraZeneca has pipeline programs. This is a chance to develop, design, and influence across a complex matrix so that US perspectives are embedded in global development plans and future launches. Want to be at the point where early science meets real-world impact? What You'll Do: - Lead the US medical strategy for early pipeline assets, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities, disease area strategy, and long-term business objectives. - Act as the internal US medical authority for emerging assets, providing authoritative mentorship on scientific, clinical, and real-world considerations across cardiovascular, metabolism, and related therapeutic areas. - Partner closely with global medical and R&D teams to s...