Rare Diseases Business Partner – Baghdad & West Area
AstraZeneca
Posted: March 4, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Rare Diseases Business Partner to join our team in Baghdad, Iraq. As a key member of our business development team, you will play a vital role in identifying new business opportunities and building relationships with healthcare professionals. This is a rewarding role that requires strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the rare diseases industry.
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Job Description
Behind every rare diagnosis is a patient waiting for answers. At AstraZeneca, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing those answers closer, strengthening referral pathways, empowering healthcare professionals, and advancing early identification. Step into a Rare Diseases Business Partner role where your impact directly touches lives.
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
Join a high-performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces.
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Purpose:
As a Rare Diseases Business Partner, you will be responsible for driving early patient identification and facilitating access to appropriate diagnostic pathways through strong collaboration with healthcare stakeholders and key opinion leaders. The role focuses on building strategic partnerships, increasing diseases awareness, and supporting referral processes to improve patient outcomes. By combining scientific knowledge with account management expertise, the Business Partner contributes to sustainable territory growth and effective execution of the company’s Rare Diseases strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain strong engagement with key stakeholders and KOLs to support patient identification and referral pathways.
• Identify and facilitate referral of highly suspected patients in line with established referral algorithms and selection criteria.
• Drive appropriate patient access to testing and monitor referral pipeline performance.
• Execute territory plans to expand awareness and optimize coverage of priority accounts.
• Manage strategic accounts and develop long-term partnerships with healthcare institutions.
• Provide scientific and product education to healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support patient journey and treatment access.
• Analyze territory dynamics and adapt strategies to maximize impact.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making, accountability, and problem-solving in daily operations.
• Maintain accurate reporting and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Job Requirements:
Essential Criteria:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar position, preferably in multinational companies, including at least 2 years in Rare Diseases.
• Proven account management experience is required
• Strong understanding of Compliance and Medical Governance.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with excellence in execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and resilience.
• Proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for customer insight and strategy development.
• Proven track record of working effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong influencing skills in complex environments to drive performance.
• Skilled in gathering and translating stakeholder insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong customer orientation with the ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships.
Please note that this position is based in Baghdad and is not open for remote access; only apply if you are located in or can easily relocate to this location.
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Date Posted
04-Mar-2026
Closing Date
10-Mar-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.