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.
Reporting to the Medical Head, the US Oncology Medical Affairs Group Medical Lead plays a pivotal role in channelling 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 oversee the development the iMAP and respective financial requirements to implement individual asset or tumour area plans within a specific disease area
- Oversee 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 skills in collaboration with Global Medical
- Represent the CMT recommended evidence needs and communicate to GMA in defining the ESE priorities for engagement at a congress level
- Complete quarterly reviews at the Core Medical Team & the Franchise Head iMAP & financial 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:
- Advanced Medical/Scientific degree with at least 5-7 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
- Product Launch Experience and FDA requirements
- Experience working in US market
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.
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
Date Posted
27-Sep-2024Closing Date
04-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.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.