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Viraj Rajadhyaksha

Chesham

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in oncology, demonstrating agility in learning new functions and geographies. Proven expertise in team building and fostering external partnerships to drive organisational success. Committed to leveraging skills for impactful contributions within the healthcare sector.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Franchise Head, Lung, International Markets

AstraZeneca
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Lead Lung Franchise for International markets: launch new brands and indications including Imfinzi, strategy for business over USD 1 billion/ year; Lead cross functional Lung ambition alliance for early detection with policy changes at Global level.
  • Represent International in Lung IBT, TSP.
  • Also managed GI business during the tenure.

Area Medical Director Middle East Africa

AstraZeneca
07.2020 - 04.2024
  • Lead team of over 200 colleagues thru direct and functional reporting.
  • Set up Oncology franchises in several operating units and lead launches for Lung and Breast indications.
  • Developed and launched Cancer Care Africa.

International Medical Director DDR Franchise

AstraZeneca
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Develop strategy for Lynparza (Ovarian, Breast, Prostate) and Breast Dex portfolio, create localized diagnostics solutions (BRCA, HRD).
  • Successful launches of SOLO1, SOLO2, OlympiA/D.
  • Part of Extended Global team for DDR franchise.
  • Partner with MSD across Emerging markets and represent AZ on AZ-MSD Steering Committee.

Medical Director Malaysia- Singapore

AstraZeneca
02.2015 - 02.2018
  • Lead Medical team for entire portfolio including Forxiga and New Oncology.
  • Launch New Oncology (Tagrisso, Lynparza and Imfinzi).
  • Build teams for future Oncology and enterprise-wide indications.
  • Partner on creating regional diagnostics hubs (BRCA, EGFR).

Asia Area Medical Lead- Diabetes

AstraZeneca
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Launch Forxiga and AstraZeneca’s entry into diabetes portfolio in nine Asian countries.
  • Partner with BMS across Asia.
  • Part of Global core team for Diabetes launch.
  • Developed concept of Asian diabetes phenotype and effect of SGLT2 blockers.

Sanofi
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Leading Medical and Healthcare team to set up business in emerging areas in India.
  • Lead Prayas which is now a Harvard Business school case study on maximizing capability building in underserved areas towards expansion of business.

Pfizer
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • First job in the industry with experience in Medical and Clinical R&D, in Oncology and Cardiovascular disease.
  • Includes primary and leadership roles in India and Korea and project responsibilities in Asia.

Education

Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Medicine -

Royal College of Physicians

MS in Pharmaceutical Medicine - Merit class

University of Surrey

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Post graduation in Medicine

University of Mumbai

Diploma in Business Administration - Merit class

University of Mumbai

Graduation in Medicine (MBBS) - Distinction holder

University of Mumbai

Skills

Agility of learning new functions and geographies

Team building

Breadth and depth in Oncology

External partnerships

Websites

Affiliations

  • Co-Chair, Global Forum, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, UK
  • Speaker at several external events including Reuters, Bloomberg
  • Founder member, Indian Society for Clinical Research
  • Member, ASCO and ESMO

Custom

  • Governor, Thomas Harding Junior school, UK
  • Faculty at several capability building programs for young medics and researchers in Asia and MEA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Franchise Head, Lung, International Markets

AstraZeneca
04.2024 - 09.2025

Area Medical Director Middle East Africa

AstraZeneca
07.2020 - 04.2024

International Medical Director DDR Franchise

AstraZeneca
02.2018 - 07.2020

Medical Director Malaysia- Singapore

AstraZeneca
02.2015 - 02.2018

Asia Area Medical Lead- Diabetes

AstraZeneca
02.2013 - 02.2015

Sanofi
01.2010 - 01.2013

Pfizer
01.2002 - 01.2010

MS in Pharmaceutical Medicine - Merit class

University of Surrey

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Post graduation in Medicine

University of Mumbai

Diploma in Business Administration - Merit class

University of Mumbai

Graduation in Medicine (MBBS) - Distinction holder

University of Mumbai

Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Medicine -

Royal College of Physicians

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