Global Product Lead - Vaccines
AstraZeneca
October 3, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Global Product Lead (GPL) in Infectious Disease at AstraZeneca, responsible for developing and executing strategies for vaccine and monoclonal antibody assets from early to late development, leading lifecycle management, and supporting commercialization. Responsibilities include defining product strategies, driving value creation, developing product plans and profiles, managing cross-functional Global Product Teams (GPT), and overseeing program delivery within budget, quality, and compliance standards. The role involves shaping high-level risk management, stakeholder engagement, partnership cultivation, and publication strategies. Qualifications: MD, PhD, or PharmD with 10+ years in clinical or academic settings, broad vaccine development expertise, and regulatory/commercial insights. Requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, budget management, and negotiation skills. Preferred: MBA, cross-functional leadership experience, and industry understanding. Focus areas include infectious diseases, vaccine/monoclonal antibodies, with a hybrid work setup (3 days onsite in Gaithersburg or Kendal Square). Travel is not specified but may be involved in partnership activities.