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

A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-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.

We are seeking a Director - Global Medical Affairs Leader supporting our Breast Franchise, to join us at one of our dynamic sites in either the greater DC Metro area in Gaithersburg MD, or Cambridge, UK! The GMAL will play a key role in the development of medical strategy and execution of key deliverables to support the launch and lifecycle management globally within our Breast Franchise. This position will work collaboratively with various internal and external partners and have specific ownership of key strategic elements of the medical plans.

What You'll Do:

Working on the development and delivery of key elements of the global medical tactical plan, the main tasks of the GMAL include:

Work autonomously, managing multiple projects and tasks and parts of the brand budget.
Engages across functions and markets at a peer level viewed as enablers for key senior stakeholders
Work together with Sr GMAL to deliver evidence strategy including ESR strategy
Partners with Sr GMAL to operationalize Expanded Access Program (EAP) strategy
Serve as Strategic Lead for Advisory boards including developing a strategic plan for ad boards, shaping the agendas, and working collaboratively to ensure the right stakeholders are included in discussions
Responsible for Key External Expert mapping activities and development of engagement plans with key internal stakeholders
Develop an external education plan including delivery of AstraZeneca-led Symposia and other scientific exchange meeting
Will manage and/or contribute to Global Medical Projects
Ensures that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with AZ standards, standard operating procedures and external regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of Master's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications and/or significant industry and/or therapeutic experience.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience (e.g. significant clinical/academic/medical affairs agency roles/organizations)
Good communication and presentation skills in English
Experience of multi-stakeholder management
Ability to influence others without authority
Strong project management skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including development, marketing, and health outcomes.
Good understanding of drug development and commercialization processes including understanding of outcomes research /payer access issues
Proven ability to generate, analyze and interpret clinical trial and published data
Demonstrated experience in oncology or a strong scientific background in the field, ensuring a deep understanding of the latest developments, treatments, and challenges within oncology.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD)
3+ years in a Headquarters Medical Affairs role or Global Clinical R&D
Breast Cancer experience
Global launch experience

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 185,412 - $278,119. 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.

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

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.

GCL: F

Date Posted

01-Oct-2024

Closing Date

17-Oct-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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