Join AstraZeneca's Oncology Team

Do you have expertise in, and curiosity for leading Medical Affairs teams in Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated at AstraZeneca, a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines. Help to advance our incredible pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.

A Dedicated Oncology Business Unit (OBU)

This is the place to build a best-in-class career. AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on ground-breaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Medical Head, the US Oncology Medical Affairs Group Medical Lead plays a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities and strategy to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. Join us at our dynamic site in the greater DC Metro area in Gaithersburg, MD!

What You'll Do:

• Lead a team of Medical professionals to cultivate an environment of inclusion, shared goals, clear responsibilities, and continuous improvement.
• Independently develop the iMAP and respective financial requirements to implement individual asset or tumour area plans within a specific disease area.
• Support in the development and execution of the Medical Plan for Launch Readiness Reviews.
• Develop the asset and/or indication strategy and ensure the delivery.
• Collaborate with HEOR to deliver Real World Evidence Projects across asset and tumour areas.
• Provide training to enhance Field Medical team scientific skill in collaboration with Global Medical.
• Represent the CMT recommended evidence to communicate to GMA and defining the ESE priorities for engagement at a congress level.
• Complete quarterly reviews at the Core Medical Team & the Franchise Head iMAP reviews.
• Support the Medical Lead in Promotional Materials Review Team to independently review assets & other content input.
• Independently review ES budgets, concept & protocol.
• Lead the Advisory Board Strategy, planning, and execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or international equivalent.
• 7 years of Oncology experience, including a minimum of 3 years in an HQ Medical Affairs role.
• Ability to manage end-to-end Medical Affairs accountabilities for multiple indications within a disease area.
• Effective matrix leadership experience and partner management.
• Experience in evidence-generation planning and clinical trial design.
• Excellent communication and financial budget management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree (MD, PharmD or PhD) with specific Oncology Lung focus.
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical, regulatory, policy and patient-centric developments.
• Board Certification in Oncology.
• Product Launch Experience and FDA requirements.
• Experience working in US market.

Are You Ready?

Are you ready to bring insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $240,213 to $360,319. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.