Medical Lead - GI Cancer
AstraZeneca
September 23, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Lead Medical Affairs strategy for a GI oncology franchise, focusing on evidence generation, lifecycle management, and clinical practice influence. Responsibilities: direct medical strategy, ensure scientific accuracy in communications, build external partnerships with advocacy and healthcare groups, and collaborate with field teams and cross-functional colleagues to support product launch and ongoing lifecycle activities. Requirements: Medical degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, MD) with 5+ years of industry or research experience, including 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs; oncology or rare disease experience preferred. Skills: strong scientific communication, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management; ability to travel (~30%). HighValue: oncology, GI cancers, medical leadership, evidence development, global strategy, external partnerships, regulatory awareness (FDA). WorkSetup: in-office with flexible arrangements, travel required.