Medical Director, Cell Lung Cancer

Medical Director, Oncology Medical Affairs - US

Medical Director, US Oncology Medical Affairs role at AstraZeneca requires expertise in Medical Affairs in Oncology and a passion for impacting patient outcomes. This position reports to the Medical Head and is accountable for executing medical plans for specific indications within a designated disease area.

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and collaborating to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you re our kind of person.

As a dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. We continuously learn, welcome opportunities to expand horizons or develop niche expertise, and offer access to industry-leading research, technology, and pipeline product launches with a footprint in every region. Coupled with agility and talent development, this role offers an exciting opportunity to accelerate a rewarding and meaningful career.

The Medical Director is a pivotal role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization. Reporting directly to the Medical Head, this position is accountable for executing medical plans for specific or multiple indications within a designated disease area.

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Drive Medical Plan Development
  :
  Coordinate development of the integrated Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP), execute key projects, and track budget spend
• Lead Launch Readiness
  :
  Support Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) by coordinating and supervising pre-launch activities, ensuring timely execution of endorsed LRR plans
• Shape Field Engagement Strategy
  :
  Synthesize field insights into practical tactics, communicate with business stakeholders, and modify plans as necessary
• Execute MALT Directives
  :
  Complete all Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) initiatives as requested

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Facilitate Quarterly Reviews
  :
  Support quarterly iMAP reviews at the Core Medical Team (CMT) in collaboration with the Medical Lead
• Review Promotional Materials
  :
  Support the Promotional Materials Review Team (PMRT) by reviewing derivative content for scientific accuracy and compliance
• Provide Cross-Functional Coverage
  :
  Support the Medical Lead on the CMT and lead working groups as appropriate

• External Engagement & Stakeholder Management
• Drive Key External Expert (KEE) Engagement
  :
  Execute and monitor KEE engagement plans with follow-up to maximize engagement and impact
• Implement Advisory Boards
  :
  Independently set meeting objectives, develop discussion guides, and lead communications with vendors to execute effective Advisory Boards
• Lead Congress Activities
  :
  Plan congress activities, gather insights, manage communications, and partner with Field leadership to ensure effective pull-through at events

• Evidence & Medical Education
• Oversee Evidence Reviews
  :
  Conduct evidence publication reviews and participate in Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO) selection processes
• Implement Medical Projects
  :
  Execute Medical projects while staying within scope and budget

• Patient-Centricity
• Facilitate Patient Insight Sharing
  :
  Raise awareness about patient insight strategies and activities across regions, countries, and allied functions
• Build Patient Insight Capability
  :
  Work closely with Medical Affairs colleagues on research alliance initiatives, capability development programs, and tools/technology initiatives

• Compliance & Ethics
• Maintain Compliance Standards
  :
  Adhere to all ethical and compliance standards as determined by the organization and/or market regulations

• Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree (Bachelor s level minimum; advanced degree strongly preferred)
• 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Stakeholder Management Expertise
  :
  Proven experience in relationship and stakeholder management with the 3 P s (Payers, Providers, and Patients)
• Project Management Skills
  :
  Demonstrated project and relationship management experience
• Clinical Research Knowledge
  :
  Experience with evidence generation and clinical trial methodology
• Business Acumen
  :
  Foundation knowledge in business operations and strategy
• Financial Management
  :
  Foundation knowledge in financial management and budget tracking
• Matrix Team Functionality
  :
  Specialist-level experience working effectively in matrix organizations
• Language Proficiency
  :
  Fluency in written and spoken English

• Doctorate Degree
  :
  Pharm
  
  D, MD (or equivalent) with Oncology specialization, or PhD in Sciences
• Headquarters Medical Affairs Experience
  :
  Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry headquarters Medical Affairs functions
• Technical & Regulatory Expertise
  :
  Understanding of technical, regulatory, policy, and real-world evidence generation dimensions
• Budget Management
  :
  Direct experience…