Vice President & Global Medical Lead, Respiratory Greater Philadelphia, PA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President and Global Medical Lead for Respiratory to set the global medical strategy for a respiratory disease area and lead its cross-functional medical and asset teams. The role translates scientific evidence into strategies that support patient care, guides evidence generation and scientific communications across an asset’s lifecycle, and integrates insights from priority markets into development and commercial plans. Responsibilities include shaping the medical brand strategy, coordinating global resources, advising on development and launch priorities, and partnering with internal teams and external medical stakeholders. The leader will also coach and develop team members while fostering collaboration, shared accountability, and a patient-centered performance culture. Candidates must hold an MD, pharmacy degree, or PhD and have expertise in immunology or respiratory medicine. Required experience includes serving as a country-level therapy area medical lead or medical director, directing global asset strategy, supporting local and global launches and lifecycle management, and guiding data generation and omnichannel strategies. Strong understanding of clinical data and study implementation, sound clinical judgment, and experience engaging external medical experts are important; experience in clinical development or early-stage medical affairs is preferred. Key capabilities include cross-functional leadership, digital fluency, enterprise thinking, impactful communication, launch excellence, and a focus on patient impact.

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