Global Product Leader, Late CVRM – Diabetes/Obesity

Global Product Leader, Late CVRM–– Diabetes/Obesity

Are you an inspiring Leader with experience in Late-stage drug developmentexpertise?Would you like to apply thatexpertise to impact the development of life changing medicines within Diabetes/Obesity? Join us to develop the ground-breaking medicines of the future for Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic diseases! 

At AstraZeneca, your innovative discoveries will ultimately have the potential to reach millions of patientsin need, all across the globe. That’s why we love it – this is the place to make a greater impact on science and patients' lives.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Late Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) as aGlobal Product Leader (GPL)for a promising asset in the Diabetes/Obesity and Metabolic Disease space. You’ll take on a senior leadership role including both people and project management. Your high-level accountabilities are critical to the delivery of AZ business objectives and portfolio value targets.  This includes leadership of a cross-functional Global Product Team (GPT) to design and deliver a successful strategy aligned to achieving the global brand strategy through the brand´s life cycle.

The role reports to the Senior Vice President Late CVRM andis placed at our dynamic R&D site in Boston, Seaport Boulevard, MA, US. As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission, we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge in 2026.  Find out more information here:   Kendall Square Press Release

What you’ll do

As part of developing and delivering the product strategy, you will define and drive the strategic and scientific value creation of the brand including the development path, governance approval, growth and maturity of the brand (Life Cycle Management) while integrating diverse internal and external perspectives into the process. As the lead ambassador for the product, both internally and externally, you’ll engage and consult with KEEs to establish and nurture effective partnerships and networks to establish the brand vision. You will be responsible for building and effectively leading high performing cross-functional teams. Your accountabilities will also include:

• Ensuring appropriate Governance and Compliance and protection of AstraZeneca´s Rights, Data and Intellectual Property, including:

• development and execution of product publication and PR strategy 

• approvalof all external information on the product (including publications, regulatory documents, clinical trial registers,etc.)

• identification, management and protectionof Intellectual Property (IP) assets of the product in consultation with technical, IP and legal experts including leadership of the Patent, Regulatory and Legal Defense Team 

Essential for the role

• PhD in a scientific discipline, or MD or equivalent Medical Degree

• Minimum of 3 years of expertise & experience of the drug development process, specifically in designing development strategies and delivering Phase 3 programs coupled with the appropriate regulatory and commercial insights required to achieve a successful product approval and launch.

• Strong business leader seen as credible with Key Opinion Leaders, Payers and Scientific communities.Ability to rapidly become fully conversant in science as it relates to the brand and intended indication.

• Ability to influence bothhigh level internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ability to frame clear & succinct messages and simplify complexity of decision making

• Track record of leading successful high performing global cross-functional teams.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself in the role? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Welcome with your application (CV and Cover letter) as soon as possible as we are continuously reviewing candidates.

Where can I find out more?

CVRM at AstraZeneca: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-therapy-areas/cardiovascular-renal-and-metabolism.html

Our commitment to advancing CVRM treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfTEz00kx4I

Life at AstraZeneca :https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company proud to provide a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and cross-boundary collaboration. Within this environment employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives, and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. There’s no better place to see what science can do.