Associate Director, Medical Education Grants office - Oncology

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO) serves as the US MEGO Lead for an assigned Oncology franchise/portfolio, owning Independent Medical Education (IME) strategy and end-to-end grant governance. This role aligns IME with US Medical Affairs and Corporate interests. They will lead Therapeutic Area Review Committee (TARC) activities and make funding decisions based on strategy, scientific merit, and risk, ensuring compliant, high-quality educational grants that improve patient care. The role partners across medical teams, interacts with external providers, and is responsible for managing budgets. This is an on-site position that can be located in Wilmington, DE, or preferably in Gaithersburg, MD. The company emphasizes in-person collaboration, with an average of at least three days per week in the office, while also respecting individual flexibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry/medical education.
• Expertise in medical education and adult learning.
• Deep knowledge of FDA, PhRMA Code, AMA, ACCME, OIG, Open Payments.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with independent decision-making.
• Strategic planning, project and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation capability.
• Proficiency in business/analytics tools with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Adaptability in complex environments.
• Experience with AI platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced scientific/medical degree.
• 5+ years in Medical Education or Medical Affairs.
• Therapeutic area experience (oncology, cardiology, obesity, respiratory).
• Experience designing and implementing educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Setting and executing annual and long-range IME priorities.
• Embedding IME priorities into cross-functional medical plans and leadership forums.
• Leading governance through TARC, ensuring compliance and merit-based funding decisions.
• Overseeing end-to-end grant operations from submission through reconciliation.
• Budget forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, audit, and Open Payments requirements.
• Monitoring program quality and outcomes.
• Conducting ongoing needs assessments to inform strategy.
• Delivering insights through reporting and analytics.
• Applying adult learning principles to optimize HCP education.
• Managing lifecycle risks.
• Engaging stakeholders on strategy and outcomes.
• Continuously improving processes, tools, and performance metrics.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or retirement contribution (hourly roles).
• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director