Medical HealthCare Transformation Manager - Genitourinary Cancer

Job Description:

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, groundbreaking cutting-edge methods, and bringing unexpected teams together.

Interested? Come and join our journey.

What you'll do...

Medical HealthCare Transformation Manager in Genitourinary Cancer is responsible for oncology GU portfolio/pipeline management, provides medical strategy and contribution to business strategic and operational planning. This includes the development of medical team (direct reports) and the oversight of the execution of Medical Affairs plans and aiding the delivery of clinical insight, customer focus, and clinical governance into Medical and Business Unit objectives. This professional also contributes to the development of pre-launch and post-launch medical plans and collaborates with AZ cross-functional teams, external experts and healthcare stakeholders. This position can be accountable for management of specific team.

Tasks will include:

People Management and Development

* Manage, coach and monitor direct team performance

* Supports development of team members in line with individual development needs and plans.

* Ensure and monitor compliance in respective team members and/or third parties according to Portuguese law and AstraZeneca codes, policies and standards

Scientific Management, establish transforming care initiatives maintaining strong relationships with key partners of healthcare ecosystem

* Lead the scientific and medical strategic contribution in Genitourinary cancer setting.

* Identify and partner with national, regional/local Key External Experts (KEEs) healthcare ecosystem stakeholders and PAGs to build partnerships and develop transforming care initiatives, aligned with Genitourinary cancer AZ strategy and NHS needs.

Contribution to Genitourinary cancer AZ portfolio/pipeline strategy by supporting cross-functional and regional team(s)

* Design, develop and manage medical plan for Genitourinary cancer AZ portfolio/pipeline, including scientific, medical education and transforming care initiatives

* Provide AZ with an understanding of the local medical community landscape, clinical practice trends and real and/or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment.

Medical Value - Access

* Participation in Market Access and Medical Affairs meetings, providing customer insights into value propositions.

* Contribute to business planning and Market Access strategy for Genitourinary cancer.

Local Evidence and Clinical Research Contribution

* Ensure medical support to Clinical Operations team

* Provide strategic guidance and participate as medical expert and scientific contributor in the design, development and conduction of the local evidence generation programs.

Profile...

* MD, PharmD, or PhD in a scientific discipline

* Strong knowledge of Portuguese national healthcare ecosystem

* Strong and proven leadership skills

* Validated ability to effectively build partnerships, relationships and collaborate internally and externally.

* Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills.

* Fluent in Portuguese and Advance Level in English

* Excellence in leadership, strategic attitude, project management, internal and external relationship management, analytical/problem solving skills

We offer

A lively, exciting, and international environment with plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and develop new skills. By joining our team, you will make a real difference in the lives of patients every day. You'll work closely with internal and external experts, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and growing your professional network. We value empowerment and trust in our employees. Furthermore, you will have the chance to craft processes and receive the appreciation and acknowledgment you deserve for your valuable contributions.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. Be among our employees who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the leaders in biopharmaceuticals.

We are looking forward to receiving your application in English!

Date Posted23-dez.-2025

Closing Date15-jan.-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements