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Medical Director, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Hematology

AstraZeneca
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
United States
$193,282 - $241,602 USD yearly
Medical Affairs

Role Summary

Medical Director, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Hematology. Lead medical affairs activities within US Oncology, executing medical plans for specified indications, and coordinating cross-functional efforts. Report to the Medical Head or Medical Group Lead and drive implementation of medical plans, insights-driven tactics, and budget oversight in Hematology/Oncology.

Responsibilities

  • Support Medical Affairs activities in the Hematology Oncology Franchise, coordinating the development and implementation of medical plans (iMAP), leading key projects, and supervising budget spend.
  • Influence the Field Engagement plan by synthesizing field insights into actionable tactics and adjusting plans as needed.
  • Complete all MALT directives, support quarterly iMAP reviews at the CMT in collaboration with the Medical Lead, and provide cross-functional coverage by supporting the Medical Lead on the CMT and leading workstreams as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Required: Advanced degree in a science-related field (e.g., Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or equivalent).
  • Required: 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience with strong knowledge of medical strategy, clinical development, and field medical science liaison functions.
  • Required: Expert technical depth in disease area – Hematology/Oncology.
  • Required: Experience in relationship and partner management (3P’S – Payer, Provider and Patients).
  • Required: Project and relationship management experience with a track record of strategic influencing skills.
  • Required: Experience with clinical trial methodology and evidence generation (especially real-world evidence).
  • Required: Business insight, financial and project management skills.
  • Required: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and manage a diverse set of responsibilities.
  • Required: Highly developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Preferred: Doctorate degree (PharmD/MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences.
  • Preferred: Onco-hematology Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of FDA requirements.
  • Preferred: Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Preferred: Budget management experience.
  • Preferred: Experience delivering country or global medical affairs plans.

Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to influence and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, and effective presentation capabilities.
  • Proficiency in data interpretation, evidence generation, and medical planning tools.

Education

  • Advanced degree in science-related field required; Doctorate or PharmD/MD with Oncology specialization preferred.

Additional Requirements

  • In-person office presence as part of a flexible, collaborative work environment (minimum three days per week in-office, with flexibility).
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