Therapeutic Area Lead - Rare Diseases (Temporary Maternity Leave)

Location: CDMX

We’re inspired by the things that seem impossible. At AstraZeneca, we see the impact of our collective ideas and expertise, and the power of science to deliver them.

We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we can truly change the course of medicine and bring bold, new ideas to life.

Making the impossible a reality can mean taking a chance on an idea and investing in our exceptional capacity for innovation and discovery. We champion trying new things, and we nurture a test and learn culture that’s determined  to achieve our goals.

AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, our mission is to transform ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients’ lives and benefit society. We’re constantly moving forward as a company – agile and purposeful in our work.

Who we are?

We need great people who share our passion for science and possess the drive and determination to fulfill the unmet needs of patients around the world. If you’re swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. We bring innovative teams together across business areas and geographies to pursue discoveries beyond imagination.   

Your team at AstraZeneca includes a global network of individuals from our business as well as the wider scientific community. We continuously forge partnerships that pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with others from around the globe.

We’re stronger because of our global network. We’re constantly learning and developing through the collaboration and communication between our people and our broad access to experts and collaborators.

Culture

Working on a strong pipeline means more than delivering innovative, ground-breaking science and medicines.

It allows AstraZeneca’s people to be part of long-term development programs with the variety that comes from working at the leading edge of science and technology.

We strive to have a greater impact on patients’ lives by exploring innovations and confronting the challenges that others won't.

We're proud of our pipeline – for not only the positive change it delivers to society, but for transforming the careers of our people and lives of our patients. We’re committed to a culture of continuous learning and people development so

everyone at AstraZeneca can grow and thrive.

Values

We believe it takes collaboration across teams and diverse skill sets to deliver the science that changes patients’ lives.  Successfully delivering a life-changing medicine comes from the combined efforts of all of our people.

Our science lives beyond our labs – our global perspective means we use talent and expertise from all over the world to make our medicines a success.

Our mission is ambitious and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to truly deliver what science can do.

What is the opportunity

AstraZeneca is looking to identify and recruit top talent who are committed to living our values – following the science, putting patients first, and doing the right thing.

As a TA Lead will be responsible for providing specialist advice to a single area of Medical Affairs - eg Compliance, medical excellence, pharmaco-economics. May also be a more unique role responsible for multiple areas of Medical Affairs. Role holder will be deemed a specialist in their field, and will be expected to input into significant, important decisions and projects, typically on a multi-country or local level. May also manage junior Medical Affairs roles.

Typical Accountabilities

Acts as a country or regional expert supporting the Medical Affairs function and project teams within area of expertise

• Acts as the senior technical expert and source of knowledge in area of expertise

• Defines and delivers training for junior members of the team

• Contributes to establishing and implementing policies, procedures and standards for own work and work of others, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations

• Works closely with senior Medical Affairs colleagues to execute the Medical Affairs strategy within area of specialism

• Accountable for specialised research or delivery of internal reports for use in internal and external meetings

• Ensures own knowledge and knowledge of team members of best practices and new relevant developments is up to date

• Represents to AstraZeneca in all those interactions that require the exchange of knowledge with the scientific and medical community.

• Develops and strengthens mutually collaborative interactions and relationships within the scientific leadership for scientific medical audience of interest to the therapeutic area.

• Provides scientific and strategic support for creation and implementation of brand plans in charge.

Personnel management

• Participates actively in the recruitment of MSLs by medical team

• Is responsible for the selection and development of MSLs by therapeutic area in charge in accordance with the Job Description of MSL.

• Manages and promotes of performance the MSL of the therapeutic area in charge in the following objectives

• Precise and balanced management of available scientific data, AZ scientific relationship model (SEM, currently), interactions with KEE-EE, programs and activities.

• Carries out fieldwork and one-to-one coaching meetings with MSLs in charge (15% of time in field).

• Develops and updates the necessary training for performance and improvement of capabilities of MSL team in charge.

• Retains and develops talent with high-performance in the team daily.

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Detailed knowledge or experience within the pharmaceutical industry in rare diseases or high specialty

Project and relationship management experience

Fluent in English

Apply now! Join us!

Date Posted

04-feb-2026

Closing Date

20-feb-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.