Cvrm & R&I Director, Latam

Location: Mexico City, Mexico / São Paulo, Brazil / Buenos Aires, Argentina Job Function: Commercial / Marketing (Regional) Employment Type: Full‑time Reports to: Area Vice President Travel: Regional travel across LatAm; occasional global travel At 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 Partner with 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr