Country President - Austria

Country President, Austria

Vienna, Austria

AstraZenecais a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company driven by one purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Country President, Austria — a pivotal position at the heart of our growth ambitions in Western and Southern Europe.

The Opportunity

AsCountry President, Austria, you will lead a high-performing organisation ofapproximately 280people, with full accountability for a ~$300M business spanning four therapeutic areas. The Austrian market is on a compelling growth trajectory, with a rich pipeline of launches ahead across all therapy areas.The opportunity to shape market access, reputation and partnership outcomesaresignificant.

Reporting directly to the Area Vice President for Western and Southern Europe (WESE), you will sit on the WESE Leadership Team, contributing to area-level strategic priorities whilst setting the vision and direction for Austria.

This is a role for a leader who thrives on complexity, builds trust through authenticity, and is energised by the prospect of transforming patient outcomes at scale.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Business Performance

• Set the vision and strategy for AstraZeneca Austria, ensuring alignment with corporate direction and driving profitable, sustainable growth.

• Own the full P&L for the Austrian marketing company, delivering financial and operational results with rigour and accountability.

• Translate long-term ambition into action, guiding strategic and operational planning across the organisation and continuously adapting to evolving market conditions.

• Lead the budget and planning process, including sales,costand profit forecasts, in partnership with your leadership team and the wider WESE Area.

External Engagement & Market Shaping

• Serve as AstraZeneca's senior representative in Austria, building the company's reputation and ensuring a positive external presence.

• Engage with government,policymakersand healthcare system stakeholders to shape the local access environment and position AstraZeneca as a trusted partner in health policy discussions.

• Work across the healthcare ecosystem to help transform patient care and co-create value through impactful partnerships.

Organisational Leadership & Culture

• Lead, develop and performance-manage senior leaders, building capability and ensuring robust succession planning.

• Optimise organisational structure,establishingclear accountability and aligning resources with strategic priorities.

• Embed a culture of ethics,integrityand compliance, ensuring transparent governance in partnership with Global Compliance.

• Accelerate the AI agenda across the Austrian organisation, championing digital innovation and >

  Date Posted

  29-Jun-2026

  Closing Date

  12-Jul-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.