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$244k – $365k per year
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In office (Wilmington)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
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AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish pharmaceutical company formed in 1999 by the merger of Astra of Sweden and Zeneca of the United Kingdom, and now one of the largest drug makers in the world by revenue. Its portfolio is concentrated in oncology with Tagrisso, Imfinzi and Enhertu, alongside cardiovascular, renal and metabolic products including Farxiga, respiratory and immunology medicines, and a rare disease business built on the acquisition of Alexion. Headquartered in Cambridge in England and listed in London, Stockholm and New York, it reports in United States dollars.

Location: Wilmington

Hybrid: 3 Days a week

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’reour kind of person.

About the Role

The Senior Medical Director, Hypertension shapes product and disease area strategy, provides strategic direction for evidence generation, educationand publication, and engages extensively externally to further the scientific leadership of AZ. It is a key scientific role that reports directly to the Medical Head - Hypertension, within the BioPharmaceuticalsBusiness Unit’s US Medical CVRM franchise.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide medical leadership and subject matter expertise for the creation, delivery and evolution of disease area and brand strategies and plans

  • Build external collaborations (e.g. relationships with KEEs, investigators, scientific associations, digital therapeutics/diagnostics partners) and seek and incorporate external advice to drive strategy

  • Lead the product and disease area Advisory Board strategy

  • Lead the product and disease area Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) program

  • Shape and drive strategic publications plans and evidence-generation initiatives

  • Provide medical leadership and subject matter expertise for regulatory and labelling interactions

  • Through partnership and innovative thinking, anticipate future trends and needs in the marketplace

Essential for the role:

  • MD, PhD, or PharmD

  • Medical/clinical/scientific expertise in CVRM

  • 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs or relevant years of experience in the Medical / Healthcare field

  • Strategic and innovative thinker with an executive presence

  • Demonstrated track record delivering results in a complex matrix environment, building capabilities, and leading large-scale impactful medical initiatives

  • Proven ability to collaborate and build internal and external networks

  • Strong analytical mindset and ability to quickly assess large amounts of information and distil into key messages and actions

  • Experience and/or appreciation of product launches and product life cycle management

  • Persuasive oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver impactful presentations

  • Proven ability to collaborate with individuals of diverse experience and backgrounds, across varying functions, levels within the company, or external organizations, to effectively deliver on goals

  • Strong business acumen, familiarity with the US healthcare system, and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $243,586.40 - $365,379.60 USD AnnualUSD Annual 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. 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 related 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 paceand challenge perceptions. That'swhy we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn'tmean we'renot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Apply Now!

Date Posted

31-Aug-2026

Closing Date

10-Sept-2026

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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