Cvrm & R&I Director, Latam

Location: Mexico City, Mexico / São Paulo, Brazil / Buenos Aires, ArgentinaJob Function: Commercial/Marketing (Regional)Employment Type: Full-timeReports to: Area Vice PresidentTravel: Regional travel across LatAm; occasional global travelAt AstraZeneca, we're inspired by what seems impossible.We harness the **power of science** and our **collective expertise** to deliver medicines that change lives.In Latin America, we're focused on addressing **unmet patient needs** across cardiovascular, renal, metabolic (CVRM) and immunology (R&I) diseases, bringing **big new ideas to life** through collaboration, innovation, and a culture of continuous learning.**The Opportunity**Join us as the **CVRM & R&I Director, LatAm (Level G)** to lead the **regional commercial strategy and execution** for a high-impact portfolio, including emerging indications in ATTR and adjacent CVRM/R&I assets.You will translate **global strategy into local impact**, drive **launch excellence**, shape **market access pathways**, and enable **sustainable growth** across Mexico, Brazil, and selected LatAm markets that integrate our Clsuters.Andean, CAMCAR and SouthCone.**What You'll Do**- **Brand Strategy & Planning**: Localize global strategies into **regional brand plans** and **long-range plans**, covering lifecycle management, competitive response, and evidence needs.Lead annual planning, forecasting, and **Quarterly Business Review** inputs for LatAm.- **Launch Excellence & Execution**: Orchestrate cross-functional **launch teams** (Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply, Compliance) to deliver **pre-launch, launch, and post-launch** milestones.Conduct **country launch readiness** assessments and close capability gaps.- **Insights & Medical Collaboration**: Develop **deep customer and market insights** across cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and immunology settings.Partner with **Medical Affairs** on data generation, publications, and scientific exchange aligned to regional needs and **guideline inclusion**.- **Access, Pricing & Policy**: Support country **pricing and reimbursement** strategies and dossiers.Partner with **HEOR, Policy, and Government Affairs** to navigate national and sub-national systems; engage payers, patient associations, and societies to enable **timely access**.- **Financial Performance & Governance**: Own regional **forecasts and budgets** for assigned brands; optimize **resource allocation** across markets.Ensure **compliance** with AZ policies and uphold ethical standards; deliver **executive updates** for LatAm leadership.- **Partnership Management**: Collaborate with **alliance partners** to align responsibilities, manage risks, and achieve joint objectives as an **AZ ambassador**.- **Team Leadership & Capability Building**: Lead, influence and develop a **diverse regional team**.Build capabilities in disease marketing, diagnostic engagement, and **omnichannel excellence** within a **test-and-learn** culture.Foster best practice sharing and team development across Latam.**Qualifications**- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or related field; **MBA or relevant master's** preferred.- **Requirements**:- **7-10 years** in the pharmaceutical industry with **country or regional** roles.- Proven success in **specialty care**; **CVRM**and/or **R&I** experience strongly preferred.- Track record in **brand strategy, launches, and performance management** in Latin America.- Solid understanding of **LatAm market access, pricing, and reimbursement**.- Experience using **clinical and real-world data** to shape brand plans and lifecycle decisions.- Comfortable in a **matrix environment** with strong external stakeholder influence.- **Languages**: Fluency in **Spanish** or **Portuguese** plus **English** required- **Right to Work**: Must have, or be able to obtain, authorization to work in **Mexico/ Brazil / Argentina****Leadership Competencies**- **Shaping Strategy**: Synthesizes complex clinical and market inputs into clear **regional strategies** and compelling narratives; strong patient journey insight.- **Delivering Results**:Metrics-driven**, resilient operator who improves processes and consistently hits ambitious targets.- **Influencing Collaboratively**: Builds alignment across **countries and functions**; excellent communicator and listener.- **Leading Teams**: Attracts, develops, and retains talent; drives **accountability**, inclusion, and high performance.**What Success Looks Like ****** Months)**- **Localized brand strategies** with clear access roadmaps and measurable KPIs across Mexico, Brazil, and prioritized LatAm markets.- High-quality **launch readiness and execution** leading to timely milestones, strong HCP engagement, and **patient starts**.- A robust **insights engine** informing global teams and refining omnichannel, evidence focus, and lifecycle priorities.- Tangible progress in **enhanced