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US Oncology Medical Lead, Lung

AstraZeneca
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
United States
$193,282 - $289,922 USD yearly
Medical Affairs

Role Summary

The US Oncology Medical Lead, Lung provides medical leadership for Medical Affairs activities in the Lung Oncology Franchise and directs the Core Medical Team. They ensure medical accuracy and fair balance in promotional and learning materials, collaborate with external partners and internal stakeholders, and guide HEOR study design and execution in partnership with the Clinical Value Team.

Responsibilities

  • The Medical Lead is responsible for leading Medical Affairs activities in Lung Oncology Franchise and provides medical leadership to the Core Medical Team (CMT).
  • Accountable for the medical accuracy and fair balance of medical information in promotional material and learning materials for both internal and external use.
  • Interact with leaders of groups identified as strategic partners, including advocacy, payer, and provider groups.
  • Interact with leaders in the therapy area (external authorities, Academic Institutions, and Professional Societies).
  • Provide medical input into the safety profile of the product in collaboration with Patient Safety (PS) physicians.
  • Collaborate with the Medical Science Liaisons and work closely with National Clinical Account Managers to appropriately support key accounts.
  • Provide medical leadership on the design and execution of HEOR studies, outcomes surveys, etc. in close collaboration with the Clinical Value Team (CVT).

Qualifications

  • Required: Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or international equivalent.
  • Required: 5+ yearsβ€šΓ„Γ΄ experience in Medical Affairs.
  • Required: 3+ years in Headquarters based Medical Affairs role.
  • Required: A minimum of 3+ years of related work experience in industry, clinical, or research institution, preferably in oncology, rare disease, or related experiences.
  • Required: Experience in supporting brands or disease area levels in-country, regional, or global organizations is preferred.
  • Required: Proven ability to interact efficiently with both commercial and scientific/medical colleagues.
  • Required: Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Required: Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
  • Required: Highly developed written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Required: Travel could be up to ~30% of time.
  • Preferred: Proven understanding of FDA requirements.
  • Preferred: Experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs.
  • Preferred: Experience in navigating sophisticated business challenges.
  • Preferred: Experience in developing and maintaining a network that includes external authority.
  • Preferred: Experience in other relevant disease areas of interest through clinical experience, biopharmaceutical experience, or education may be considered.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts.
  • Preferred: Experience with pharmaceutical drug development and Medical/Scientific Affairs.

Education

  • Required: Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or international equivalent.

Additional Requirements

  • Travel nationally and internationally (up to ~30% of time).
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