Country President, Austria
Vienna, Austria
AstraZeneca is 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
As Country President, Austria, you will lead a high-performing organisation of approximately 280 people, 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 outcomes are significant.
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
Lead the budget and planning process, including sales, cost and profit forecasts, in partnership with your leadership team and the wider WESE Area.
External Engagement & Market Shaping
Organisational Leadership & Culture
What We're Looking For
Visionary & Results-Driven
You set bold strategies that enable breakthrough results. You balance ambition with pragmatism, anticipate beyond your term in role, and course-correct with agility. You focus the organisation on what truly matters — critical P&L levers, enterprise priorities and market access realities.
Innovative & Entrepreneurial
You challenge the status quo, encourage experimentation, and tie innovation to measurable outcomes. You create the conditions for psychological safety, ideation and scalable solutions that drive real business impact.
Inspiring & Inclusive
You attract and develop diverse talent, foster authenticity and engagement, and build a learning organisation. You lead by example, seek feedback, and demonstrate resilience and a relentless commitment to higher standards.
Decisive in Complexity
You make sound, data-driven decisions under ambiguity and pressure. You weigh short- and long-term trade-offs with integrity, always considering what is best for patients, the organisation and its licence to operate.
A Connector & Influencer
You build followership by translating vision into compelling stories. You open doors for collaboration, navigate enterprise interdependencies with skill, and communicate with credibility and executive presence — including in high-visibility, external-facing contexts.
Experience & Track Record
Experience leading cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, medical, market access and business excellence.
Preferred (Not Essential)
What We Offer
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of what science can do. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, and we back that commitment with investment, innovation and a culture that values bold thinking. Austria represents one of our most exciting growth markets, and this role offers the chance to shape its future at a truly transformative moment.
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.
