Global Medical Affairs Director - Vaccines, Infectious Diseases
AstraZeneca
August 25, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Global Medical Affairs Director, Early Assets, focusing on infectious diseases and vaccine/anti-infective products. Responsibilities: lead global medical strategy, oversee medical activities (advisory boards, symposia), manage Medical Global Team, ensure alignment of medical evidence and publication plans, and represent AstraZeneca at scientific forums. Collaborate across functions including R&D, commercial, regulatory, and biostatistics, while engaging with key external stakeholders. Requirements: MD, PhD, or PharmD; extensive experience in global Medical Affairs within infectious diseases, including vaccines; strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills; strong relationships with scientific leaders and professional societies. Desirable: Board certification in immunology or infectious diseases, vaccine expertise, and experience launching new vaccines. High-Value: infectious diseases, vaccines, global product strategy, medical evidence planning, scientific stakeholder engagement. Work setup: hybrid with in-person work at least three days per week; travel not specified but implied for global engagement.