Medical HealthCare Transformation Manager - Infectious Diseases

Job description

**Do you have expertise in Medical Affairs and a passion for transforming healthcare outcomes in infectious diseases, respiratory and/or pediatric care?** At AstraZeneca, we are committed to changing the future of healthcare through science, innovation and collaboration. We are looking for a Medical HealthCare Transformation Manager to play a key role in shaping medical strategy, engaging with healthcare stakeholders and supporting the development of innovative approaches in Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Care and Immunisation/Vaccination. **What you'll do** As a Medical HealthCare Transformation Manager, you will provide scientific and strategic leadership across a growing therapeutic area, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare transformation initiatives. **Key responsibilities include:** - Building and maintaining partnerships with Key External Experts (KEEs) and healthcare stakeholders, namely health decision makers. - Delivering balanced, evidence-based scientific information and facilitating data dissemination. - Leading Medical Affairs activities, including pre-launch and post-launch planning. - Providing clinical and healthcare insights to shape brand strategy and business objectives. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative access solutions and value-based healthcare initiatives. - Gathering field insights and translating them into actionable recommendations. - Supporting local clinical research and evidence generation activities. - Contributing to a culture of leadership, accountability and continuous development. **Essential for the role** - Advanced scientific background, ideally MD, PharmD or PhD. - Strong experience or knowledge in Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Diseases and/or Vaccination/Immunisation programmes. - Solid understanding of the Portuguese healthcare ecosystem. - Proven ability to build partnerships and influence a wide range of stakeholders. - Strong communication and presentation skills. - Experience in strategic planning, project management and stakeholder engagement. - Knowledge of Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics or Pharmacoepidemiology. - Fluent Portuguese and advanced English. **Why AstraZeneca?** At AstraZeneca, you'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working alongside passionate colleagues in a collaborative and science-led environment. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of infectious disease management and healthcare transformation in Portugal. **Date Posted** 14-out.-2026 **Closing Date** 24-out.-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.