Senior Director, Team Lead US Medical Affairs, COPD

Job Description The Senior Director, Team Lead (TL) of U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA) for COPD (Respiratory), position resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes Research. The COPD TL drives strategic clarity, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to enable impactful scientific engagement and insight generation. They are key leader responsible for guiding, coaching and developing Field Medical Affairs Professionals (FMAPs) to execute high-quality scientific and medical activities in alignment with USMA and enterprise priorities. In addition, they ensure all work reflects our company’s commitment to scientific integrity, ethical leadership, and patient-centered value. Responsibilities and Primary Activities Strategic Leadership Provides clear direction, vision and alignment to USMA strategy and enterprise priorities. Fosters team cohesion, morale and resilience through effective communication, recognition and accountability. Creates a culture of trust and psychological safety (i.e., safe to speak up) that promotes continuous learning and growth. Empowers team members to lead, take ownership, and drive innovation across the organization. Serves as a trusted partner to senior leaders, offering insights that shape decisions and strategic planning. Sets clear, measurable objectives aligned to USMA goals and monitors progress against established performance expectations. Ensures accountability by the disciplined use of performance documentation, highlighting impact, and addressing gaps in a timely manner. Acts as a responsible data steward to inform decision-making and demonstrates impact by the use of data, metrics, and reporting tools. Models integrity and ensure team adherence to compliance, medical governance, and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Contributes to annual budget planning through a clear understanding of ...